Morphine and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)are Two Types of Opioid Receptor Agonists

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Multiple Choice

Morphine and hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are two types of opioid receptor agonists used for pain management.Hydromorphone is a more potent drug than morphine,and lower doses are needed to control pain.How do actions at receptor sites explain this difference?

• A) Morphine remains bound to opioid receptors longer than hydromorphone does.
• B) Hydromorphone remains bound to opioid receptors longer than morphine does.
• C) Morphine is metabolized and eliminated at a faster rate than hydromorphone.
• D) Hydromorphone is metabolized and eliminated at a faster rate than morphine.

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