#1
What is the primary cause of opioid overdose?
Excessive consumption of alcohol
Mixing opioids with benzodiazepines
High tolerance to opioids
Ingesting expired medications
#2
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for opioid overdose?
Long-term opioid use
History of substance use disorder
Low opioid tolerance
Combining opioids with other central nervous system depressants
#3
What is the most common route of opioid administration in medical settings?
Oral
Intravenous
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
#4
Which of the following is a brand name for a combination opioid medication containing oxycodone and acetaminophen?
Vicodin
OxyContin
Fentanyl
Morphine
#5
What is the most common symptom of opioid withdrawal?
Nausea and vomiting
Seizures
Hypertension
Bradycardia
#6
Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for respiratory depression?
#7
What is the first step in managing an opioid overdose?
Administering naloxone
Checking vital signs
Calling emergency services
Placing the person in the recovery position
#8
Which of the following symptoms is NOT characteristic of an opioid overdose?
Pinpoint pupils
Hyperactivity
Unresponsiveness
Slow or absent breathing
#9
What is the preferred route of administration for naloxone in opioid overdose?
Oral
Sublingual
Intranasal
Intramuscular
#10
Which of the following opioid receptors is associated with dysphoria and hallucinations?
#11
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
Naloxone
Atropine
Flumazenil
Epinephrine
#12
What is the duration of action of naloxone?
5-10 minutes
15-30 minutes
1-2 hours
4-6 hours
#13
What is the role of the Good Samaritan Law in opioid overdose situations?
To hold bystanders legally accountable for not intervening in overdoses
To protect bystanders from legal consequences when they seek medical help for an overdose
To provide financial compensation to overdose victims
To punish individuals who report overdoses to authorities
#14
Which opioid antagonist has a longer half-life, naloxone or naltrexone?
Naloxone
Naltrexone
Both have similar half-lives
Neither has a half-life
#15
What is the mechanism of action of naloxone in reversing opioid overdose?
It activates opioid receptors
It inhibits opioid receptors
It increases endogenous opioid production
It induces respiratory depression