A nurse is reviewing the differences between opioid agonists and opioid agonist-antagonists. The nurse correctly identifies which of the following as an opioid agonist-antagonist? Select all that apply
A) Alfentanil (Alfenta)
B) Buprenorphine (Buprenex)
C) Meperidine (Demerol)
D) Nalbuphine (Nubain)
E) Pentazocine (Talwin)
Ans: B, D, E
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Opioid agonist-antagonists include buprenorphine, butorphanol, nalbuphine, and pentazocine.
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