Which of the following describes a type of natural or synthetic drug that has properties that interfere with specific receptors in the brain that "turn off" pain in the body?

a. Opiates
b. Opioids
c. Anesthetics
d. Methadones


b.Opioids

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

After administering a medication, you must ensure that the patient:

A. is not allergic to the medication B. does not have a reaction to the medication C. lies still for at least 15 minutes without moving D. does not drive a car for at least 15 minutes

Health Professions

What information will you be responsible for recording?

What will be an ideal response?

Health Professions

Which professional organization established the standards of practice for the postoperative care of patients?

a. ASPAN b. AORN c. ABPANC d. CAPA

Health Professions

Which of the following channels would you be treating when working on the anterior torso?

a. Large intestine b. Kidney c. Small Intestine d. Urinary Bladder

Health Professions