Clonidine (Catapress)is a Potent Alpha-2-Agonist That Suppresses Activity of Locus

question 58

Multiple Choice

Clonidine (Catapress) is a potent alpha-2-agonist that suppresses activity of locus coeruleus neurons.Based on your knowledge of the physiology of withdrawal,you would expect clonidine to:

• A)have no effect on opiate withdrawal.
• B)increase the severity of opiate withdrawal.
• C)decrease the severity of opiate withdrawal.
• D)have different effects depending on dopamine levels.

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