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Describe opioid receptors – classification, mechanism of action, synaptic location, synaptic effects. (4pts)

Opioids commonly produce tolerance with their repeated use. Describe two different mechanisms known to contribute to opioid tolerance. Be specific in your description of each mechanism. (4pts)

Describe and compare the pharmacology and the clinical use of methadone vs. buprenorphine. (4pts)

What is this patient’s dosing body weight in kilograms? (Round to the nearest hundredth, except no trailing zeros)    [wt] kg

Based on this treatment indication what goal trough are we targeting?

After reading the above article, write TWO questions for Ana Christina to learn more about her visit to Bogotá. Special Characters and Accent Marks:     á      é       í       ó       ú      ñ     ¡      ¿

The physician calls you to set up Vapotherm HFNC on an adult patient.  Upon entering the patients room you notice the patient is using accessory muscles, RR 28, HR 110, SpO2 91%. Which of the following setting would be appropriate

When setting up the Vapotherm you notice the green LED light and the temperature display continues to flash, this means 

The nurse calls you to a patient room who is using Vapotherm and states the patient went to the restroom and the unit was put in standby, when the patient returned the device was started and water began flowing out of the nasal cannula, You explained this happened because 

Which of the following are considered contraindications for Vapotherm (HFNC)