Gastrointestinal Drugs and Medications Q 6

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Tincture of opium is given to a patient who is having diarrheal episodes. Which of the following is true regarding this medication?

  

     A. Opium tincture is not a controlled substance.

     B. Opium tincture can be used with medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine.

     C. Has an unpleasant taste and it can be diluted with 15-30 ml water.

     D. It increases intestinal motility and peristalsis.

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Has an unpleasant taste and can be diluted with 15-30 ml of water.

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Opium tincture is an oral liquid medication used to control diarrhea. It has an unpleasant taste so it should be diluted with 15-30 ml of water.

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Option A: Opium tincture contains morphine which is a controlled substance.

Option B: Opium tincture should not be used with medications like naltrexone and buprenorphine because they increase sedation and lower the beneficial effect of opium tincture.

Option D: It is an antidiarrheal, so a decreased motility and peristalsis are expected.

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