Question 1

In research, volunteers who are not in pain but are given a therapeutic dose of narcotic analgesics usually report feeling
A) dysphoria.
B) euphoria.
C) mania.
D) pain.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

The English word "opium" can be traced to and means "poppy juice."
A) Latin
B) Greek
C) Old English (used prior to 1300 a.d.)
D) India

Accepted Answer

The word "opium" is derived from the Greek word "opion," which means "poppy juice."

Question 3

Which of the following narcotic analgesics was developed for long-term pain management?
A) Codeine
B) Oxycodone
C) Morphine
D) Fentanyl

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the science of pain control?
A) There is no objective measure of pain.
B) The AST blood test provides a way to measure the average level of pain the individual has experienced in the past week, but cannot be more accurate than this.
C) Similar levels of acute trauma will cause the exact same level of pain for different individuals.
D) Chronic pain is more easily assessed than is acute pain.

Accepted Answer

Pain is subjective and currently, there is no objective measure to quantify it.

Question 5

According to your text, as many as of patients in moderate to severe pain receive less than adequate doses of prescription narcotic analgesics.
A) 25 percent
B) 51 percent
C) 65 percent
D) 73 percent

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to your text, as many as...

Question 6

By the year 1900, approximately of all Americans were thought to be addicted to narcotics.
A) 0.3 percent
B) 4 percent
C) 3 percent
D) 1 percent

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the year 1900, approximately of all...

Question 7

Morphine, the active agent in opium, was first isolated in the year
A) 1861.
B) 1906.
C) 1914.
D) 1806.

Accepted Answer

Morphine was first isolated in 1806 by the German pharmacist Friedrich Sertürner.

Question 8

Besides controlling pain, opium can also
A) control diarrhea.
B) decrease cholesterol.
C) increase concentration.
D) decrease congestion.

Accepted Answer

Opium is a known treatment for diarrhea, along with other gastrointestinal issues such as abdominal cramps and irritable bowel syndrome. It works by reducing intestinal contractions and increasing water absorption in the gut, leading to more formed stools. While opium may have other effects on the body, such as decreasing pain and inducing drowsiness, there is little evidence to suggest that it can decrease cholesterol or increase concentration, and it is not typically used to manage congestion.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?
A) The legal definition of "narcotic" is based on the pharmacological characteristics of that compound.
B) The legal definition of "narcotic" is not based on the pharmacological characteristics of that compound.
C) There is no legal term "narcotic;" the correct legal term is "a compound that produces morphine­like effects."
D) The legal term for "narcotic" applies to every compound that alters the individual's sense of consciousness.

Accepted Answer

The legal definition of "narcotic" is not based on the pharmacological characteristics of that compound. The term "narcotic" is a legal term used to refer to any drug that is illegal and has the potential for abuse, and is often used interchangeably with the term "controlled substance." The legal definition of "narcotic" varies by jurisdiction, but generally includes opioids (such as morphine and heroin), cocaine, and other drugs with similar effects.

Question 10

What is a "chipper?"
A) An occasional heroin user
B) A methadone addict
C) A recovered heroin addict
D) Someone who crushes Oxycontin capsules to disengage their time-release effects

Accepted Answer

A "chipper" refers to an occasional heroin user, someone who uses heroin casually or intermittently without developing a daily habit or addiction.

Question 11

The methadone molecule is structurally similar to the molecule.
A) codeine
B) sigma
C) morphine
D) heroin

Accepted Answer

Methadone is structurally similar to morphine as both are opioids and share similar chemical structures, which allow them to bind to the same opioid receptors in the brain.

Question 12

Chronic opioid abuse often results in significant for the user.
A) pain
B) "flashes"
C) constipation
D) insomnia

Accepted Answer

Chronic opioid abuse is known to cause constipation due to reduced bowel motility and increased dehydration. It is a common side effect seen in individuals who abuse opioids.

Question 13

One function of endogenous opioid molecules released in the amygdala is the
A) suppression of the "fight or flight" response.
B) initiation of a pleasure response when we do something right.
C) suppression of the pleasure response.
D) increase in respiration so we will remember what we did more clearly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One function of endogenous opioid molecules released...

Question 14

According to your text, research has demonstrated
A) 73 percent of patients report adequate levels of pain control when asked.
B) 56 percent of patients experiencing pain achieve adequate levels of analgesia using oral medications alone.
C) 73 percent of patients in mild to moderate pain do not receive adequate analgesia.
D) the public understands how to control pain better than do physicians.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that a significant percentage of patients in mild to moderate pain do not receive adequate analgesia, indicating a gap in effective pain management.

Question 15

The region of the brain has a large number of opioid receptor sites.
A) hippocampus
B) frontal cortex
C) medulla
D) amygdalae

Accepted Answer

The amygdalae have a large number of opioid receptor sites. These receptors are involved in the modulation of stress and anxiety responses. Activation of opioid receptors in the amygdalae can produce analgesia, sedation, and a sense of well-being, which may be why opioids are so commonly abused.

Question 16

Current theory suggests that narcotic analgesics relieve pain by their ability to
A) mimic the actions of opioid peptides.
B) counter the effects of the opioid peptides.
C) activate the release of serotonin in the amygdala.
D) activate the release of massive amounts of acetylcholine in the basal ganglia.

Accepted Answer

Narcotic analgesics, such as morphine, relieve pain by mimicking the actions of endogenous opioid peptides, binding to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce the perception of pain.

Question 17

Which of the following is a symptom of heroin abuse?
A) Ataxia
B) Emotional liability
C) Slurred speech
D) Nodding off

Accepted Answer

Nodding off is a common symptom of heroin abuse. It refers to the state of being drowsy and falling asleep unexpectedly or repeatedly, even in inappropriate or dangerous situations. Ataxia (A) is a lack of coordination, slurred speech (C) is a symptom of alcohol abuse, and emotional liability (B) refers to rapid and unpredictable changes in mood. While these symptoms may also be present in someone who abuses heroin, nodding off is a more specific and telltale sign of opioid use.

Question 18

The invention of made it possible to rapidly and painlessly introduce morphine directly into the body.
A) the capsule
B) codeine
C) the hypodermic needle
D) the nasal aspirator

Accepted Answer

The hypodermic needle allows for the direct injection of substances like morphine into the bloodstream, providing rapid and effective pain relief.

Question 19

Narcotic analgesics currently in use tend to preferentially activate the receptor site in the brain.
A) mu
B) epsilon
C) sigma
D) delta

Accepted Answer

Mu receptors are the most common type of opioid receptors in the brain, and they are responsible for the majority of the analgesic effects of narcotic analgesics. Epsilon and sigma receptors have been found to play a role in pain modulation, but they are not as well studied as mu receptors. Delta receptors are also involved in pain modulation, but they are not as sensitive to narcotic analgesics as mu receptors.

Question 20

By the time the Harrison Narcotics Act was passed in 1914
A) narcotics abuse was reaching its peak in the United States.
B) narcotics abuse had been on the decline for about 10 years.
C) narcotics abuse was limited to smoking opium by Chinese immigrants.
D) physicians were no longer able to prescribe narcotics to patients.

Accepted Answer

The answer of By the time the Harrison Narcotics Act...

Quiz 11: Opiode Use, Abuse, and Addiction

In research, volunteers who are not in pain but are given a therapeutic dose of narcotic analgesics usually report feeling

The English word "opium" can be traced to and means "poppy juice."

Which of the following narcotic analgesics was developed for long-term pain management?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about the science of pain control?

According to your text, as many as of patients in moderate to severe pain receive less than adequate doses of prescription narcotic analgesics.

By the year 1900, approximately of all Americans were thought to be addicted to narcotics.

Morphine, the active agent in opium, was first isolated in the year

Besides controlling pain, opium can also

Which of the following statements is true?

What is a "chipper?"

The methadone molecule is structurally similar to the molecule.

Chronic opioid abuse often results in significant for the user.

One function of endogenous opioid molecules released in the amygdala is the

According to your text, research has demonstrated

The region of the brain has a large number of opioid receptor sites.

Current theory suggests that narcotic analgesics relieve pain by their ability to

Which of the following is a symptom of heroin abuse?

The invention of made it possible to rapidly and painlessly introduce morphine directly into the body.

Narcotic analgesics currently in use tend to preferentially activate the receptor site in the brain.

By the time the Harrison Narcotics Act was passed in 1914