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Analgesics Classification Quiz

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Which category do Aspirin and Morphine belong to?

CNS Stimulants

Non-Narcotic Analgesics (correct)

Narcotic Analgesics

Anti-inflammatory Analgesics

What is the main characteristic of analgesics?

They relieve pain without loss of consciousness (correct)

They increase body temperature

They induce loss of consciousness

They relieve pain peripherally

What is the primary effect of Aspirin in the body?

Relieving deep visceral pain

Decreasing body temperature (correct)

Causing stupor and drowsiness

Inducing dependence

Which area in the body does Morphine mainly act on for its analgesic effect?

Thalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of NSAIDs?

They are CNS depressants Signup and view all the answers

Which pathway is commonly inhibited by NSAIDs to reduce inflammation?

Cyclooxygenase pathway Signup and view all the answers

What is the teratogenic effect associated with salicylates?

Cardiac septal defect Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is a contraindication for the use of salicylates?

Peptic ulcer Signup and view all the answers

What is the idiosyncratic reaction associated with salicylates in patients with Favism?

Hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse effect of salicylates in children?

Reye's syndrome Signup and view all the answers

Which drug interaction occurs when salicylates are taken with oral anticoagulants?

Potentiation of the anticoagulant's toxicity Signup and view all the answers

How do alkalinizers of urine affect the renal excretion of salicylates?

Increase renal excretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main route of absorption of salicylates?

Orally from upper G.I.T. Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is responsible for the metabolism of salicylates?

Liver Signup and view all the answers

How are salicylates mainly excreted from the body?

Primarily through urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the key mechanism of action of aspirin in inhibiting COX enzymes?

Acetylation Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the body does salicylic acid predominantly bind to?

Plasma albumin Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred form of salicylate in patients with active rheumatic carditis experiencing heart failure?

Acetyl-salicylic acid Signup and view all the answers