Question 1

"Fefe" is a highly potent opioid created by mixing heroin and methadone.

Accepted Answer

"Fefe" does not refer to any specific drug, and there is no evidence that mixing heroin and methadone creates a new opioid called "Fefe." This term has been referenced in popular music, but it is not a recognized or established drug name within the medical field.

Question 2

If a patient in drug withdrawal shows flu-like symptoms,what is he or she probably withdrawing from?

Accepted Answer

Flu-like symptoms are a common symptom of heroin withdrawal. Symptoms may include fever, sweating, chills, body aches, and nausea. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms typically include tremors, hallucinations, and seizures, while cocaine withdrawal symptoms may include depression, fatigue, and sleep disturbances. LSD does not typically cause withdrawal symptoms.

Question 3

Which of the following is a side effect of opiate drug use?

Accepted Answer

Opiate drugs are known to cause constipation as a side effect. This is due to the fact that these drugs slow down the digestive system, leading to a buildup of waste in the intestines. Constipation can become a serious issue for long-term opiate users and may require medical attention. Kidney and liver damage are potential side effects of some drugs, but not typically associated with opiate drug use. Strokes are a rare side effect of opiate drugs but are not as common as constipation.

Question 4

What is NOT a symptom of opiate drug administration?

Accepted Answer

Opiate drugs typically cause decreased body temperature, not increased. Other common effects include constipation and respiratory depression.

Question 5

Which drug is associated with "pinpoint" pupils?

Accepted Answer

Heroin is an opioid drug which causes pupils to become contracted, leading to “pinpoint” or tiny pupils.

Question 6

Most opium today is grown in Peru and other Central American countries.

Accepted Answer

Most opium today is actually grown in Afghanistan.

Question 7

Methadone is an opiate drug.

Accepted Answer

Methadone is a synthetic opiate drug commonly used in the treatment of opioid addiction and pain management.

Question 8

Robert has enrolled in a community methadone clinic in order to control his opiate withdrawal symptoms.What type of time commitment will be required?

Accepted Answer

Community methadone clinics typically require patients to attend once daily to receive their medication and to participate in counseling or therapy sessions as needed. Attending three times a day is not typically required, while attending once weekly or once monthly would not provide sufficient support for managing opiate withdrawal symptoms.

Question 9

Smoking heroin causes AIDS.

Accepted Answer

Smoking heroin itself does not cause AIDS. However, sharing needles or other drug paraphernalia during heroin use can increase the risk of contracting HIV, which can lead to AIDS.

Question 10

Marvin has just experimented with opiates.What can he expect from his withdrawal experience?

Accepted Answer

Opiate withdrawal symptoms typically peak around 72 hours after the last use and can last for several days to weeks.

Answer: C 
 Tremors are a common symptom of opiate withdrawal along with sweating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle aches.

Answer: D 
 Dilated pupils are a common physical symptom of opiate use, but do not necessarily occur during withdrawal. Alcohol is not a recommended treatment for opiate withdrawal as it can worsen symptoms and lead to potential dangers.

Question 11

"Double doctor" describes seeking a prescription for an opioid pain medication from more than one doctor per day.

Accepted Answer

"Double doctoring" or "doctor shopping" refers to the practice of seeking multiple prescriptions for opioid pain medications from different doctors or pharmacies within a short period of time. This is a dangerous practice that can lead to opioid addiction, overdose, and death.

Question 12

Recent research suggests that combining a prescription opiate painkiller with an ultra-low dose of an opiate antagonist can enhance pain relief while blocking the rewarding effects of the opiate.Which opiate antagonist is the research based on?

Accepted Answer

The research is based on naltrexone, an opiate antagonist commonly used to treat opioid dependence.

Question 13

"Money's tight",Frank said to his friends,so he has shifted his drug preference to "poor man's heroin".What drug he referring to?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Naloxone blocks the effects of heroin and other opiates.

Accepted Answer

Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that can reverse the effects of heroin and other opioids by blocking their receptors in the brain and preventing them from producing their characteristic effects. It is often used as an emergency treatment for opioid overdoses to restore normal breathing and heart rate.

Question 15

The effects of opiate drugs are produced by mimicking endorphins.

Accepted Answer

Opiate drugs bind to the same receptors in the brain as endorphins, mimicking their effects and producing feelings of pain relief and pleasure.

Question 16

Traces of heroin remain in urine for more than a month after a single injection.

Accepted Answer

Heroin typically remains detectable in urine for 1 to 3 days after use, not more than a month.

Question 17

How are opiate withdrawal symptoms best characterized?

Accepted Answer

Opiate withdrawal symptoms are often described as flu-like in nature, including symptoms such as fever, chills, muscle aches, and sweating.

Answer: B is incorrect because opiate withdrawal, although unpleasant and difficult, is rarely fatal on its own.

Answer: C is incorrect because while seizures and convulsions can occur in severe cases of opiate withdrawal, they are not the most common symptoms.

Answer: D is incorrect because opiate withdrawal symptoms can be quite significant and often require medical intervention and support.

Question 18

Chronic,experienced addicts like to create synergy.How would this be achieved?

Accepted Answer

Mixing alcohol and heroin creates a synergistic effect, where the combined impact is greater than the sum of their individual effects, leading to enhanced euphoria and increased risk of overdose.

Question 19

Over-the-counter medications of the nineteenth century frequently contained opiates such as heroin.

Accepted Answer

Many over-the-counter medications in the 19th century contained opiates such as heroin, morphine, and codeine.

Question 20

Opium comes from the coca leaf.

Accepted Answer

Opium is derived from the poppy plant, while cocaine is derived from the coca leaf.

Quiz 11: Opiates