18 Questions
Which category do Aspirin and Morphine belong to?
Non-Narcotic Analgesics
What is the main characteristic of analgesics?
They relieve pain without loss of consciousness
What is the primary effect of Aspirin in the body?
Decreasing body temperature
Which area in the body does Morphine mainly act on for its analgesic effect?
Thalamus
What is a common characteristic of NSAIDs?
They are CNS depressants
Which pathway is commonly inhibited by NSAIDs to reduce inflammation?
Cyclooxygenase pathway
What is the teratogenic effect associated with salicylates?
Cardiac septal defect
Which condition is a contraindication for the use of salicylates?
Peptic ulcer
What is the idiosyncratic reaction associated with salicylates in patients with Favism?
Hemolysis
What is a common adverse effect of salicylates in children?
Reye's syndrome
Which drug interaction occurs when salicylates are taken with oral anticoagulants?
Potentiation of the anticoagulant's toxicity
How do alkalinizers of urine affect the renal excretion of salicylates?
Increase renal excretion
What is the main route of absorption of salicylates?
Orally from upper G.I.T.
Which organ is responsible for the metabolism of salicylates?
Liver
How are salicylates mainly excreted from the body?
Primarily through urine
What is the key mechanism of action of aspirin in inhibiting COX enzymes?
Acetylation
Which component of the body does salicylic acid predominantly bind to?
Plasma albumin
What is the preferred form of salicylate in patients with active rheumatic carditis experiencing heart failure?
Acetyl-salicylic acid
Test your knowledge of analgesics classification including anti-pyretic and narcotic analgesics. Learn about examples, potency, mechanism of action, and more.
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