Opioids II: Pharmacodynamics & Opioid Addiction

These flashcards cover key concepts related to opioid pharmacodynamics and addiction, including effects, classifications, and treatment methods.

The acute effects of opioids include __ and respiratory depression.

analgesia

During opioid withdrawal, individuals may experience __ and irritability.

pain

Hydrocodone is classified as a Schedule __ drug and is generally taken orally.

III

Fentanyl is approximately __ times more potent than morphine.

100

OxyContin is a controlled-release formulation of __ medication.

oxycodone

Buprenorphine used in treatment is considered a __ agonist.

partial

Naloxone is an opioid __ that can reverse the effects of opioids.

antagonist

The opioid epidemic is associated with over __ deaths in the U.S. since 2000.

430,000

The use of __ opioids and heroin has seen increasing patterns of misuse in recent years.

prescription

The most common treatment for opioid addiction, methadone, is a Schedule __ drug.

II