Question

multiple choice question
if a person takes too much of an opioid, or an opioid mixed with another drug, they can ______ because endorphin receptors are present in the brain stem, and that brain region controls that function.

○ experience elevated blood pressure
○ stop breathing
○ lose blood pressure
○ have heart failure

Explanation:

The brain stem controls respiratory function, and opioids can affect endorphin receptors in the brain stem. Taking too many opioids (or with other drugs) can suppress the respiratory center, leading to stopped breathing. Elevated blood pressure, losing blood pressure, or heart failure are not the primary acute risk related to brain - stem - mediated respiratory control from opioid overdose here.

Answer:

B. stop breathing