NEETBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesMCQ+4 / −1
Select the correct statement from the ones given
below :
- ACocaine is given to patients after surgery as it stimulates recovery
- BChewing tobacco lowers blood pressure and heart rate
- CBarbiturates when given to criminals make them tell the truth
- DMorphine is often given to persons who have undergone surgery as a pain killer
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Correct answer: D
Morphine is potent opioid analgesic that is often given to persons (who have undergone surgery) as a pain killer. It is mainly used to relieve severe and persistent pain. It is administrated by mouth, injection or suppositories.
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