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Flashcards in Opioid Analgesics Deck (11)
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1
Q

Gold standard opioid analgesic

A

Morphine

2
Q

Active metabolite of morphine and its effects

A

Morphine-6-glucoronide

Drowsiness
N&V
Coma
Respiratory depression

3
Q

Ideal for subcutaneous administration

A

Hydromorphone

4
Q

Preferred opioid for pts w/ acute pain and impaired kidney function

A

Hydromorphone

5
Q

Side effects of hydromorphone 3 glucoronide

A

Neuroexcitation and cognitive impairment

6
Q

Suitable for renal failure patients, 80x the potency of morphine

A

Fentanyl

7
Q

1000x the potency of morphine

A

Sufentanil

8
Q

Assoc w/ opioid induced hyperalgesia

A

Remifentanil

9
Q

No role in chronic pain, with neurotoxic metabolite

Contraindicated in pt taking MAOi

A

Meperidine

10
Q

Broad spectrum opioid

A

Methadone

11
Q

Have a ceiling effect for respiratory depression, anti-inflammatory
Derived from thebaine

A

Buprenorphine