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Which of the following conditions are not treated with opioid analgesics like dextromethorphan and methadone?

  • A. Pulmonary Edema
  • B. Cough suppression
  • C. Sedation
  • D. Pain
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Sedation. Opioid analgesics like dextromethorphan and methadone are primarily used for pain management, not sedation. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain to reduce pain perception. Pulmonary edema can be managed with diuretics, cough suppression with antitussives, and sedation with sedatives/hypnotics. Therefore, sedation is not a condition typically treated with opioid analgesics.