A man with opioid addiction begins methadone maintenance therapy. Which property makes methadone effective?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Long half-life
Methadone’s long half-life prevents withdrawal and stabilizes opioid levels.
Keep practicing
More Neuro-pharmacology questions
- A patient taking bupropion for depression asks why it does not cause sexual dysfunction like SSRIs. What is its mechanism?
- A patient with schizophrenia begins haloperidol therapy. Within days, he develops severe muscle stiffness and neck rigidity. Which adverse…
- A patient taking lithium for bipolar disorder begins experiencing tremor and confusion after starting hydrochlorothiazide. What is the most…
- A woman is prescribed fluoxetine for major depression. She is also taking a MAO inhibitor. What is the major risk of combining these medica…
- A patient with generalized anxiety disorder is started on buspirone. Which characteristic differentiates it from benzodiazepines?
- A patient taking levodopa for Parkinson disease develops hallucinations. Which drug can reduce this effect without worsening motor symptoms?