NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Opiates are analgesic and sedative drugs that contain opium or an opium derivative from the poppy plant (Papaver somniferum). Opiates include opium, morphine, and codeine. An opioid is any substance with morphinelike activity that acts as an agonist or antagonist at an opioid receptor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Heroin is a derivative of morphine and has no opiate activity, but is rapidly metabolized in the body to morphine. Heroin is the former brand name for morphine diacetate, which is more lipid soluble than morphine, for which reason it tends to have a faster onset of action and heightened potency.

Detailed explanation-3: -As with other opioids, repeated use of codeine can lead to dependence. Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opium alkaloid with analgesic properties comparable to morphine.