Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of opioid analgesics?
Relieve acute pain
Which neurotransmitters do endogenous opioids act on in the central nervous system (CNS)?
Endorphins & enkephalins
How do opioid analgesics produce their analgesic effects?
By impeding neuronal firing and transmitter release
Which opioid analgesic is primarily an agonist on the Mu receptor present in the central nervous system (CNS), gastrointestinal tract (GIT), and peripheral tissues?
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What is the main effect of morphine on the body?
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What is the primary mechanism of action for NSAIDs?
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Which enzyme is inhibited by NSAIDs to reduce the synthesis of prostaglandins that cause pain and inflammation?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the synthesis of housekeeping prostaglandins that protect the gastric mucosa and maintain normal kidney function?
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What is the primary difference between COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?
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Which of the following are common side effects associated with NSAIDs?
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