Monday May 3, 1999 - Question 10

Which of the following statements about opiate/opioid antagonists is correct?

A. Naloxone has an average duration of action approximately 120 minutes.

B. Following intravenous administration, naloxone’s onset of action is approximately 1-2 minutes.

C. Naloxone has an equal affinity for all of the opiate receptors.

D. Naltrexone can be administered safely to patients with opiate/opioid dependence.

E. The initial intravenous dose of nalmefene is 5 mg.
 
 

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