One Major Problem with the Use of Clonidine in Opioid

question 9

Multiple Choice

One major problem with the use of clonidine in opioid withdrawal is that it

• A)can induce hypertension.
• B)reduces the risk of other compounds being abused.
• C)increases the risk of drop in blood pressure (increasing risk of patient falls).
• D)is prone to induce psychotic episodes.

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Definitions:

Effector T Cells

A subset of T cells that actively respond to a previously encountered antigen, playing a crucial role in the immune response by attacking infected cells.

Thymus Gland

An organ located in the upper chest, involved in immune system development and the production of T-cells for adaptive immunity.

Cell-Mediated Immunity

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

Antibody-Mediated Immunity

An aspect of the immune response where B cells produce antibodies to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.