NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
TOXICOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following has NOT been a commonly used opiate in the medical field?
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Heroin
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Codeine
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Morphine
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Cocaine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prescription opioids are used mostly to treat moderate to severe pain, though some opioids can be used to treat coughing and diarrhea. Opioids can also make people feel very relaxed and “high”-which is why they are sometimes used for non-medical reasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of various opium poppy plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -Opiates (i.e. opium, morphine, and heroin) may be considered depressants because they depress neural functions.
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