Which of the following statements regarding opioid agonist–antagonist drugs is TRUE?

a. Respiratory depression is a common side effect in therapeutic doses.
b. This class of drug is given in conjunction with other drugs to enhance their effects.
c. This class of drug combines decreased sensation of pain with amnesia.
d. This class of drug decreases pain response and has few respiratory depressant or addictive side effects.

d

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A) enhancing neuronal stimulation of the amygdala in the brain. B) stimulating parasympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. C) stimulating sympathetic receptors in the nerve fibers leading to the sexual organs. D) relaxing vascular smooth muscle, which increases blood flow to the corpus cavernosum.

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Nitrous oxide is in a ______________ tank, and oxygen is in a ______________ tank

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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