Practice Question
Which of the following medication acts as an antagonist on mu receptors and agonists of kappa receptors?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Butorphanol Stado
Rationale:
♦️Butorphanol is a mixed opioid agonist-antagonist, acting as an agonist on kappa and antagonist on mu receptors.
♦️This provides pain relief with less risk of respiratory depression.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
- Answer Choices: 4
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