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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?

    <p>They pose substantial risks and high chances of overdose, misuse, and addiction without medical supervision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs might be used for neuropathic pain?

    <p>Tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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