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Analgesic Drugs Classification

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Which of the following is NOT a type of peripheral analgesic drug?

  • Physical protectives
  • Cortical analgesics (correct)
  • Local and surface anesthetics
  • Obtundants

    • What is the primary mechanism of action for central analgesic drugs?

  • They impair consciousness and other sensations.
  • They act on the thalamus to relieve low-intensity pain. (correct)
  • They produce euphoria and addiction by acting on the cortex and subcortex.
  • They relieve any type of pain, including itching.

    • What is the key difference between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and opioid analgesic drugs?

  • NSAIDs impair consciousness, while opioids do not.
  • NSAIDs produce euphoria and addiction, while opioids do not.
  • NSAIDs relieve low-intensity pain, while opioids relieve any type of pain. (correct)
  • NSAIDs act subcortically, while opioids act cortically and subcortically.

    • Which type of analgesic drug can produce euphoria and addiction?

    <p>Opioid (narcotic) analgesic drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference in the mechanism of action between central and peripheral analgesic drugs?

    <p>Central analgesics act centrally to relieve pain, while peripheral analgesics act locally or on the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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