Pharmacology Test: Opioid Analgesia

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    Significant tolerance does not develop to the following action of morphine: 

    • Analgesia
    • Euphoria
    • Sedation
    • Miosis
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This Pharmacology Test on Opioid Analgesia assesses knowledge on morphine's pharmacological effects, including its actions, side effects, and the physiological mechanisms involved. It is designed to enhance understanding crucial for medical professionals, focusing on areas like miosis, blood pressure effects, and constipation mechanisms.

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  • 2. 

    Actions of morphine include the following except:  

    • Vagal stimulation

    • Miosis

    • Antiemetic

    • Postural hypotension

    Correct Answer
    A. Antiemetic
    Explanation
    Morphine is a potent opioid analgesic that acts on the central nervous system. It is commonly used for pain relief but also has several other effects. Vagal stimulation refers to the activation of the vagus nerve, which can cause a decrease in heart rate and blood pressure. Miosis refers to constriction of the pupil, a common side effect of morphine. Postural hypotension refers to a drop in blood pressure upon standing, which can also occur with morphine use. However, morphine is not typically used as an antiemetic, which is a medication that helps prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.

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  • 3. 

    Instead of depressing, morphine stimulates: 

    • Vasomotor centre

    • Edinger Westphal nucleus

    • Temperature regulating centre

    • Cough centre

    Correct Answer
    A. Edinger Westphal nucleus
    Explanation
    Morphine stimulates the Edinger Westphal nucleus. The Edinger Westphal nucleus is responsible for controlling the constriction of the pupil in response to light. Morphine, as an opioid, can cause pupillary constriction, also known as miosis. Therefore, the stimulation of the Edinger Westphal nucleus by morphine leads to the constriction of the pupil.

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  • 4. 

    Morphine induced constipation involves the following mechanisms except:

    • Increase in tone and decrease in peristalsis activity of intestinal muscles

    • Antivagal action

    • Spasm of gastrointestinal sphincters

    • Reduction of gastrointestinal secretions

    Correct Answer
    A. Antivagal action
    Explanation
    Morphine-induced constipation involves various mechanisms, including an increase in tone and a decrease in peristalsis activity of intestinal muscles, spasm of gastrointestinal sphincters, and reduction of gastrointestinal secretions. However, antivagal action is not a mechanism involved in morphine-induced constipation.

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  • 5. 

    Morphine induced fall in blood pressure involves the following factors except: 

    • Direct cardiac depression

    • Direct reduction of vascular tone

    • Vasomotor centre depression

    • Histamine release

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct cardiac depression
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Direct cardiac depression." Morphine is known to induce a fall in blood pressure through various mechanisms, such as direct reduction of vascular tone, vasomotor centre depression, and histamine release. However, direct cardiac depression is not one of the factors involved in the morphine-induced fall in blood pressure.

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