Opioid Antagonists Should Not Be Given to an Opioid Addict

question 5

Multiple Choice

Opioid antagonists should not be given to an opioid addict because:

• A) they could promote a fatal asthmatic attack.
• B) he or she will resume drug-seeking behavior much faster.
• C) they would render the antidote ineffective.
• D) withdrawal symptoms will occur.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous

refers to the part of the nervous system that lies outside the central nervous system, comprising nerves and ganglia, responsible for relaying information to and from the body and brain.

Endocrine

Relates to the system of glands that release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, and mood.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and digestion.