opioids

Opioids (General)

100

True or false: opioids work on our brains and cause certain effects like reduced pain levels

What is true

200

This is an example why someone would be prescribed opioid medications

what is: injuries, accidents, surgeries, chronic pain, etc. 

300

This type of medication is only made chemically in labs

what is synthetic opioids

400

this is an example of semi-synthetic medication (made from natural parts and chemically-made parts)

what is:

oxymorphone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, hydrocodone, heroin, etc. 

500

name three side effects of these medications

what is: dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, euphoria, low heart rate, low respiratory (breathing rate), etc. 

MYSTERY

100

Early symptoms of withdrawal mimic the symptoms of this illness.

What is the flu?

200

The natural form of medication comes from this plant found in nature

What is the opium poppy plant?

300

true or false: the natural form of this medication is named opiates while the chemically made forms are called opioids

What is true?

Opioid Withdrawal

100

When the body becomes used to a drug, causing a usual dose to have a weaker effect over time

What is tolerance?

200

During opioid withdrawal, a person’s pupils become larger instead of smaller and is referred to as this.

What are dilated pupils?

300

For longer-acting opioids, withdrawal symptoms may begin about this long after the last dose.

What is 24 hours (or 1 day)?

400

This psychological symptom during withdrawal causes a desire to continue taking opioids.

What are cravings?

500

Experiencing the withdrawal symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating can put people at risk of this complication

What is dehydration?