Analgesics: Narcotic vs. Non-narcotic

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Which type of pain is morphine primarily used for?

Dull and deep continuous pain from viscera such as myocardial infarction

Which type of action does aspirin have that morphine lacks?

Antipyretic and anti-inflammatory activity

Which opioid receptor does morphine primarily act on?

$ ext{Mu (}oldsymbol{ ext{μ}} ext{)}$

Which class of opioids includes heroin and methadone?

Pure opioid agonists

How can morphine be absorbed into the body?

$ ext{Oral, S.C., I.M. injection, and smoking}$

Which opioid receptor does morphine primarily act on?

Mu (μ)

What type of pain is morphine primarily used for?

Dull and deep continuous pain from viscera

Which class of opioids includes naloxone and naltrexone?

Pure opioid antagonists

What is the mechanism of action for aspirin?

Inhibition of COX and formation of PGs

How is morphine detoxicated in the body?

$ ext{Metabolized in the liver}$

Test your knowledge about analgesics and their classification. Understand the differences between narcotic and non-narcotic pain relievers, along with their specific uses and effects.

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