Which of the following is a synthetic opiate?
A) Meperidine
B) Heroin
C) Morphine
D) Codeine

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Meperidine (also known as Demerol) is a synthetic opioid that is primarily used for pain relief. It is chemically distinct from natural opioids like morphine and codeine, and is considered a synthetic opiate. Heroin is also a synthetic opioid, but it is not typically referred to as a synthetic opiate. Morphine and codeine are natural opioids derived from opium poppies.

Which of the Following Is a Synthetic Opiate