Central Nervous System Analgesic Drugs Overview

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are capable of relieving high-intensity pain.

False

The use of opioid analgesic drugs is associated with euphoria and addiction.

True

Opioid (narcotic) analgesic drugs act on both cortical and subcortical regions of the brain.

True

Central analgesics are drugs that impair consciousness and other sensations while relieving pain.

False Signup and view all the answers

Peripheral analgesics include physical protectives, local and surface anesthetics, and counter-irritants.

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Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their characteristics:

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, non-euphoric and non-addictive Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Relieve any type of pain, produce euphoria and addiction, act cortical and subcortical Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of analgesics with their primary mode of action:

Central Analgesics = Relieve pain by central action without impairing consciousness or other sensations Peripheral Analgesics = Include physical protectives, local and surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding analgesic drug classification:

Relieves itching = Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics Acts subcortical on thalamus = Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their impact on consciousness:

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Do not impair consciousness Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Produce euphoria and addiction Signup and view all the answers

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their addictive potential:

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Non-addictive Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Addictive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding type of analgesic drug: Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive.

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Central Analgesics Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Central Analgesics Physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants = Peripheral Analgesics Central action without impairing consciousness or other sensations = Central Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with the corresponding analgesic drug classification: Act cortical and subcortical, produce euphoria and addiction.

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Peripheral Analgesics Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Central Analgesics Physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants = Peripheral Analgesics Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive = Central Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their corresponding impact: Relieve any type of pain except itching.

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Peripheral Analgesics Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Central Analgesics Physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants = Peripheral Analgesics Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive = Central Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug classifications with their corresponding mode of action: Include physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants.

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Peripheral Analgesics Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Central Analgesics Act cortical and subcortical, produce euphoria and addiction = Central Analgesics Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive = Central Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of analgesic drugs with their corresponding characteristics: Include physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants.

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Peripheral Analgesics Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesics = Central Analgesics Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive = Central Analgesics Act cortical and subcortical, produce euphoria and addiction = Central Analgesics Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are capable of relieving high-intensity pain.

The use of opioid analgesic drugs is associated with euphoria and addiction.

Opioid (narcotic) analgesic drugs act on both cortical and subcortical regions of the brain.

Central analgesics are drugs that impair consciousness and other sensations while relieving pain.

Peripheral analgesics include physical protectives, local and surface anesthetics, and counter-irritants.

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their characteristics:

Match the following types of analgesics with their primary mode of action:

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding analgesic drug classification:

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their impact on consciousness:

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their addictive potential:

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding type of analgesic drug: Relieve low intensity pain, act subcortical on thalamus, no euphoria or drowsiness, and non-addictive.

Match the following actions with the corresponding analgesic drug classification: Act cortical and subcortical, produce euphoria and addiction.

Match the following analgesic drug classifications with their corresponding impact: Relieve any type of pain except itching.

Match the following drug classifications with their corresponding mode of action: Include physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants.

Match the following types of analgesic drugs with their corresponding characteristics: Include physical protectives, local & surface anaesthetics, and counter-irritants.

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