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What effect do high levels of lipid hydroperoxides have on acetaminophen's activity?
What effect do high levels of lipid hydroperoxides have on acetaminophen's activity?
In which type of tissues is acetaminophen ineffective due to high peroxide levels?
In which type of tissues is acetaminophen ineffective due to high peroxide levels?
How does acetaminophen primarily exert its antipyretic and analgesic effects?
How does acetaminophen primarily exert its antipyretic and analgesic effects?
What role does heme play in relation to acetaminophen's activity?
What role does heme play in relation to acetaminophen's activity?
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What characterizes the basal peroxide tone in vascular endothelial cells and neurons?
What characterizes the basal peroxide tone in vascular endothelial cells and neurons?
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Which of the following is classified as an opioid receptor agonist?
Which of the following is classified as an opioid receptor agonist?
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What type of pain is referred to as nociceptive pain?
What type of pain is referred to as nociceptive pain?
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Which of the following drugs is not classified as a non-opioid analgesic?
Which of the following drugs is not classified as a non-opioid analgesic?
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What is the action of Naloxone in analgesic treatment?
What is the action of Naloxone in analgesic treatment?
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What indicates severe liver damage and poor prognosis in patients?
What indicates severe liver damage and poor prognosis in patients?
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Which of the following drugs is considered a coanalgesic?
Which of the following drugs is considered a coanalgesic?
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Which of the following classifications is associated with migraine pain?
Which of the following classifications is associated with migraine pain?
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What is the recommended time frame for administering acetylcysteine as an antidote after paracetamol ingestion?
What is the recommended time frame for administering acetylcysteine as an antidote after paracetamol ingestion?
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Which of the following can develop alongside acute liver failure?
Which of the following can develop alongside acute liver failure?
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What class of drugs includes Ibuprofen?
What class of drugs includes Ibuprofen?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acute nociceptive pain?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acute nociceptive pain?
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What symptom peaks after 4-6 days in cases of liver damage?
What symptom peaks after 4-6 days in cases of liver damage?
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What effect does metamizol have in the central nervous system?
What effect does metamizol have in the central nervous system?
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What is a common side effect associated with the use of metamizol?
What is a common side effect associated with the use of metamizol?
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In terms of headache characteristics, how does a migraine typically present?
In terms of headache characteristics, how does a migraine typically present?
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What is the effectiveness of acetylcysteine as an antidote dependent on?
What is the effectiveness of acetylcysteine as an antidote dependent on?
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What is the primary use of paracetamol?
What is the primary use of paracetamol?
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What metabolic pathway is associated with the production of the toxic metabolite NAPQI from paracetamol?
What metabolic pathway is associated with the production of the toxic metabolite NAPQI from paracetamol?
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What symptom is NOT typically associated with acute paracetamol overdose within the first 24 hours?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with acute paracetamol overdose within the first 24 hours?
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What is the lethal dose range of paracetamol for adults?
What is the lethal dose range of paracetamol for adults?
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What is a consequence of paracetamol overdose related to glutathione?
What is a consequence of paracetamol overdose related to glutathione?
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What adverse effect does ethanol have on paracetamol toxicity?
What adverse effect does ethanol have on paracetamol toxicity?
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Which of the following symptoms indicates a biochemical change due to paracetamol overdose?
Which of the following symptoms indicates a biochemical change due to paracetamol overdose?
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What is one of the early clinical manifestations of paracetamol overdose?
What is one of the early clinical manifestations of paracetamol overdose?
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What role does naloxone play in the use of buprenorphine?
What role does naloxone play in the use of buprenorphine?
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How does naloxone affect buprenorphine when administered intravenously?
How does naloxone affect buprenorphine when administered intravenously?
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What is the primary effect of acetaminophen in the body?
What is the primary effect of acetaminophen in the body?
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Which reason explains why naloxone is administered in cases of respiratory depression?
Which reason explains why naloxone is administered in cases of respiratory depression?
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What is the main reason buprenorphine is formulated with naloxone?
What is the main reason buprenorphine is formulated with naloxone?
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What biochemical process does acetaminophen primarily inhibit?
What biochemical process does acetaminophen primarily inhibit?
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What does the acronym PAMORA stand for in pharmacology?
What does the acronym PAMORA stand for in pharmacology?
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What is the primary reason for the low bioavailability of naloxone when administered subcutaneously?
What is the primary reason for the low bioavailability of naloxone when administered subcutaneously?
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What is the primary receptor for which buprenorphine acts as a partial agonist?
What is the primary receptor for which buprenorphine acts as a partial agonist?
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Which side effect of opioids is characterized by a constriction of the pupils?
Which side effect of opioids is characterized by a constriction of the pupils?
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What is a significant risk associated with opioid use in children and the elderly?
What is a significant risk associated with opioid use in children and the elderly?
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What is one of the clinical symptoms observed in opioid overdose?
What is one of the clinical symptoms observed in opioid overdose?
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Which opioid-related side effect involves the condition of constipation?
Which opioid-related side effect involves the condition of constipation?
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What term describes the phenomenon where patients require increasing doses of opioids to achieve the same effect?
What term describes the phenomenon where patients require increasing doses of opioids to achieve the same effect?
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What condition may result from abrupt discontinuation of opioids in users?
What condition may result from abrupt discontinuation of opioids in users?
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What effect does buprenorphine have on the k receptors?
What effect does buprenorphine have on the k receptors?
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Study Notes
Analgesics
- Analgesics are drugs used to relieve pain.
- Different types of pain exist, including acute and chronic pain.
- Examples of non-opioid analgesics include paracetamol and metamizole.
- Examples of opioid receptor agonists include morphine, codeine, fentanyl, tramadol, and buprenorphine.
- Examples of opioid receptor antagonists include naloxone.
- Examples of CGRP receptor antagonists include erenumab and galcanezumab.
Pain Classification
- Pain can be classified as malignant or non-malignant.
- Non-malignant pain can be further classified as acute (nociceptive) or chronic pain.
- Nociceptive pain is caused by nociceptor activation due to tissue damage.
- Chronic pain includes inflammatory pain (e.g., arthritis), musculoskeletal pain (back pain), and headache.
- Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or disease of somatosensory nerves.
Neuropathic Pain (NP)
- NP is characterized by excessive neuron sensitization and ectopic signal focus formation.
- NP is caused by somatosensory nerves damage or disease (e.g., post-herpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy, trigeminal neuralgia).
- Overexpression of Na+ channels is a major cause of ectopic signal foci.
- Treatment of NP differs from nociceptive pain treatment.
Mechanisms of Action of Analgesia
- Analgesics act at different levels of the nervous system, beginning with the initial pain stimulus.
- NSAIDs modulate peripheral stimuli, reducing hyperalgesia and nociceptor sensitization.
- Na+ channel blockers reduce action potential transmission in nociceptive fibers.
- Opioid and non-opioid analgesics, antidepressants, antiepileptics, and α2-adrenoceptor agonists affect signal transduction in ascending and descending pathways.
Opioid Receptors
- Opioids act on different receptor subtypes (μ, δ, κ).
- Mu (μ) receptors mediate analgesia and other effects.
- Delta (δ) receptors contribute to analgesia.
- Kappa (κ) receptors play a role in sedation.
Opioid Effects
- Opioid receptor agonists can contribute to:
- Analgesia
- Sedation
- Respiratory depression
- Pupil constriction
- Reduced gastrointestinal motility
- Euphoria
- Dysphoria and hallucinations
Opioid Side Effects
- Opioids have various side effects at therapeutic doses, including:
- Respiratory depression
- Nausea and vomiting
- Cough suppression
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
- Itching
- Urinary retention
- Muscle rigidity
- Euphoria
- Tolerance and addiction
- Abstinence
Opioid Toxicology
- Symptoms of opioid overdose include:
- Lethargy
- Miosis
- Coma
- Respiratory depression
- Hypotension
- Bradycardia
- Weakened body temperature.
- Cyanosis
- Coma, with potential apnea leading to sudden death
- Convulsions
Opioid Treatment
- Basic treatment includes artificial ventilation, treating coma, convulsions, hypotension, and ventricular arrhythmia.
- Specific opioid antagonists, like naloxone, rapidly reverse respiratory depression.
Paracetamol
- Paracetamol is a non-opioid analgesic and antipyretic.
- It inhibits prostaglandin H2 synthase, primarily in the central nervous system.
- Paracetamol overdose can cause liver failure.
Co-Analgesics
- Co-analgesics are medications not primarily designed for analgesia but can enhance analgesic effects.
- They can neutralize or reduce opioid side effects.
- Examples include clonidine, carbamazepine, and gabapentin.
Chronic Headaches
- Chronic headaches include migraine and tension headaches.
- Migraine pain is typically unilateral, pulsating, and severe.
- Tension headaches are common, moderate, and global.
- Treatment options vary depending on the type and severity of the headache.
Serotonin (5-HT1) Receptor Agonists
- Sumatriptan is an effective migraine attack treatment.
- Sumatriptan functions by constricting brain blood vessels.
CGRP Antagonists
- Galcanezumab and erenumab directly target CGRP receptors.
- CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) is a neuropeptide associated with migraine events.
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Explore the world of analgesics and pain classifications in this quiz. Learn about various types of analgesics, their uses, and the different classifications of pain, including acute, chronic, and neuropathic pain. Test your knowledge on various examples and mechanisms involved in pain relief.
