5 Questions
Which of the following is responsible for most of the analgesic effect and major side effects of opioid analgesics?
μ receptors
Which drug is classified as an opioid receptor agonist?
Morphine
Which type of opioid receptor contributes to analgesia and sedation, but produces few side effects and does not contribute to dependence?
κ receptors
Which drug acts as an agonist on κ-receptors and has weak agonist effects?
Pentazocin
Which type of analgesic relieves pain sensation through a selective action on the pain center in the CNS?
Narcotic analgesics
Test your knowledge of analgesics with this quiz! Explore the mechanisms of action and classifications of these pain-relieving drugs, including narcotic analgesics and non-narcotic analgesics such as NSAIDs.
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