If Provided Orally, _______________ Increases Opiate Levels in the Brain

question 60

Multiple Choice

If provided orally, _______________ increases opiate levels in the brain, which prevents a high from heroin administration.

• A) methadone
• B) demerol
• C) buprenorphine
• D) an SSRI
• E) an SNRI

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Definitions:

Pre-hospitalization Orientation

A process that provides patients and families with information and preparation about an upcoming hospital stay.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should, leading to fluid buildup around the heart and in the body.

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

A cardiac glycoside used to enhance heart efficiency and control rate, specific in treating conditions like congestive heart failure and arrhythmias.

Maintenance Dosage

A maintenance dosage is the amount of medication needed to keep a disease under control or maintain blood levels of a drug after initial treatment.