Analgesic Drugs

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What is the primary purpose of an analgesic drug?

To eliminate sensation
To manage pain (correct)
To prevent diseases
To treat depression

What is the difference between an analgesic and an anesthetic?

Analgesics manage pain while anesthetics reduce or eliminate sensation (correct)
Anesthetics are over-the-counter drugs while analgesics are prescription drugs
There is no difference between the two
Anesthetics manage pain while analgesics eliminate sensation

Which type of pain might benefit from drugs not normally considered analgesics?

Toothache
Neuropathic pain (correct)
Headache
Muscle pain

Why are some analgesics prescription drugs?

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