Opioid Safety and Management in Healthcare Quiz

Acetaminophen is not classified as an opioid; it acts differently to relieve pain.

Sedation, or drowsiness, is a typical side effect of opioid use.

The oral route is the most common method of administering opioid medications in healthcare settings.

Opioids work primarily by activating specific receptors in the body, particularly opioid receptors.

Respiratory depression, where breathing slows down significantly, can be life-threatening and is a major concern with opioid use.

The mu opioid receptor subtype is mainly responsible for mediating analgesic effects.

Elderly adults are at a higher risk of experiencing adverse effects from opioid use.

Fentanyl, known for its fast-acting properties, is frequently used for severe acute pain management.

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to rapidly reverse the effects of opioid overdose.

To avoid liver damage, the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen is typically limited to 4 grams when used with opioids.

Older age is not typically considered a risk factor for opioid misuse.

Partial opioid agonists offer pain relief with a reduced risk of dependence compared to full agonists.

The kappa opioid receptor subtype is linked to dysphoria and hallucinations when activated.