Which of the Following Statements About Opiates Is True

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about opiates is true?

• A) Opiate use is associated with feelings of both euphoria and anxiety.
• B) Opiates work as muscle relaxers by acting on the neurotransmitter GABA.
• C) At high doses, opiates can lead to death by causing cardiac arrest.
• D) Opiates have legitimate medical purposes, such as the control of diarrhea.

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