NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

TOXICOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An addictive, sleep-inducing drug, often derived from opium, that acts as a central nervous system depressant and suppresses pain
A
hallucinogen
B
depressant
C
narcotic
D
stimulant
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Opioids are a type of depressant, analgesic, drug that slows down the messages being sent through the central nervous system between the body and the brain. Although used to treat pain, opioids can entice euphoric feelings and sedative effects which can be addictive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Opiates are chemical compounds that are extracted or refined from natural plant matter (poppy sap and fibers). Examples of opiates: Opium. Morphine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Narcotic analgesics relieve pain, induce euphoria, and create mood changes in the user. Examples of narcotic analgesics include opium, codeine, heroin, demerol, darvon, morphine, methadone, Vicodin, and oxycontin.

Detailed explanation-4: -Morphine, codeine, and thebaine, which represent one type, act upon the central nervous system and are analgesic, narcotic, and potentially addicting compounds.

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