NBME 16 Dextromethorphan (NBME Answers)

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Retired NBME 16 Answers

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A 55-year-old man comes to the physician ...
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Dextromethorphan is an OTC opiate analog that works as an anti-tussive. Common side effects of all opiates is constipation and pinpoint pupils.

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sexymexican888 ALSO dextromethorphan also antagonizes NMDA receptors, ALSO IN GENERAL patients will build a tolerance to opiates and will need higher doses however they WILL NOT develop tolerance to miosis or constipation +1

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