Opioid Safety and Management in Healthcare Quiz

Test your understanding of opioid management in healthcare with questions covering analgesics, side effects, overdose, and more.

Practice Learn Test

Which of the following is NOT an opioid analgesic?

Morphine

Codeine

Acetaminophen

Oxycodone

Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid use?

Hypertension

Sedation

Anemia

Hyperglycemia

What is the most common route of administration for opioid analgesics in the healthcare setting?

Intravenous

Oral

Subcutaneous

Transdermal

What is the primary mechanism of action of opioids?

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis

Activation of opioid receptors

Inhibition of serotonin reuptake

Blockade of NMDA receptors

What is the most serious adverse effect associated with opioid therapy?

Respiratory depression

Constipation

Nausea

Sedation

Which opioid receptor subtype primarily mediates analgesia?

Delta

Kappa

Sigma

Which population is at higher risk for opioid-related adverse events?

Children

Adults over 65

Young adults

Middle-aged adults

Which opioid analgesic is often preferred for severe acute pain due to its rapid onset of action?

Morphine

Fentanyl

Tramadol

Hydromorphone

What is the recommended first-line treatment for opioid overdose?

Naloxone

Methadone

Buprenorphine

Naltrexone

#10

What is the recommended maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for patients taking opioids?

2 grams

3 grams

4 grams

5 grams

#11

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for opioid misuse?

History of substance abuse

Older age

Chronic pain

Mental health disorders

#12

What is the main advantage of using partial opioid agonists for pain management?

Lower risk of dependence

Higher efficacy

Greater potency

Faster onset of action

#13

Which opioid receptor subtype is associated with dysphoria and hallucinations?