Pharmacology · single question
Which of the following is a SYNTHETIC opioid?
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Correct answer: A. Fentanyl
- A. Correct. Fentanyl is a fully synthetic, highly potent opioid.
- B. Morphine is a naturally occurring opium alkaloid.
- C. Codeine is a natural opium alkaloid.
- D. Heroin is a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine, not fully synthetic.