NUR 405 Opioid Crisis

NUR 405 Opioid Crisis
1. Names of opioids
Answer
Hydrocodone Oxycodone
Methadone Naloxone
2. Methadone
Answer
Another fully synthetic opioid.It is commonly dispensed to recover- ing heroin addicts to
relieve the symptoms of withdrawal.
3. Naloxone
Answer
Injection or a nasal spray- is used as a treatment for overdoses.It blocks or reverses the effects
of opioids and is often carried by first responders.
4. Opioid use disorder
Answer
Clinical term for opioid addiction or abuse.
5. Dependence
Answer
physical need