For a Rapid Speed of Onset,users Prefer to Administer an Opioid

question 86

Multiple Choice

For a rapid speed of onset,users prefer to administer an opioid drug:

• A) sublingually and by inhalation.
• B) subcutaneously and intravenously.
• C) intravenously and by inhalation.
• D) intravenously and intramuscularly.

---

Definitions:

Pain Medication

Drugs used to relieve pain, ranging from over-the-counter analgesics to prescription opioids, tailored to the type and severity of pain experienced.

Pulse Pressure

The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressures, reflecting the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths a person takes per minute, a critical measure of respiratory function and overall health.

Temperature

A physical quantity that expresses hot and cold, measured objectively by thermometers and subjectively perceived, reflecting the body's homeostasis.