Which of the following is TRUE regarding methadone?
A. Methadone undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism by the cytochrome P450 family Correct Choice
B. Methadone has two main active metabolites Wrong Choice!
C. The primary elimination of methadone is through the liver Wrong Choice!
D. In addition to its action on the mu receptors, methadone also acts as an agonist to n-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
Which of the following is TRUE regarding methadone?
A. Methadone undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism by the cytochrome P450 family Correct Choice B. Methadone has two main active metabolites Wrong Choice! C. The primary elimination of methadone is through the liver Wrong Choice! D. In addition to its action on the mu receptors, methadone also acts as an agonist to n-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptors Wrong Choice!