Newer, Synthetic Opiates Like Fentanyl and Methadone Are Able to Target

question 39

Multiple Choice

Newer, synthetic opiates like fentanyl and methadone are able to target the same receptors in the brain as the opioids or semisynthetic opioids yet __________ .

• A) are not addictive
• B) are less powerful
• C) lack the core, morphine-like structure
• D) are able to be administered without prescription
• E) None of the above.

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