The educator has discussed the types of opioid receptors with a nurse. Which statement made by the nurse indicates an understanding of the information?
A. "The sigma and kappa receptors have been traditionally targeted for pain management."
B. "Drugs that block opioid receptors inhibit the pain impulse."
C. "Opioid agonists will activate mu and kappa receptors, producing an analgesic effect."
D. "Opioids exert their actions by interacting with three different receptors."
Answer: C
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