Question

question 6 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (03.02 mc) quinn has just received major knee surgery after a soccer injury. which of the following types of medication would the doctor most likely prescribe? amphetamine depressant opioid stimulant

Explanation:

After major surgery like knee surgery, the main goal is pain relief. Opioids are a class of medications that act on the central nervous system to relieve pain. Amphetamines are stimulants that increase alertness and energy. Depressants slow down the central nervous system (e.g., for anxiety or sleep, not post - surgery pain). Stimulants are the opposite of what is needed for pain relief after surgery.

Answer:

C. Opioid