Methadone Is Thought to Be Effective Because It

question 15

Multiple Choice

Methadone is thought to be effective because it

• A)blocks just 25-35% of opioid receptor sites, enough to create a corrective but not curative effect.
• B)binds to narcotic analgesic molecules in the blood, preventing them from forming chemical bonds with blood proteins and thus being more easily removed from the circulation.
• C)is able to block 50% of the mu receptor sites without activating them.
• D)activates only the kappa opioid receptor sites, causing dysphoria should the individual abuse opioids.

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