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Central Nervous System Analgesic Drugs Overview
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What is the main characteristic of central analgesic drugs?

  • They relieve pain by acting on the central nervous system without impairing consciousness or other sensations (correct)
  • They relieve pain by acting on the peripheral nervous system
  • They produce euphoria and addiction
  • They are classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

    • Which class of central analgesic drugs is known to be non-addictive?

  • Local and surface anesthetics
  • Counter-irritants
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (correct)
  • Opioid (narcotic) analgesics

    • What is the main site of action for opioid (narcotic) analgesic drugs?

  • Cortical and subcortical (correct)
  • Peripheral nervous system
  • Subcortical, acting on the thalamus
  • Physical protectives

    • Which class of central analgesic drugs is known to relieve low-intensity pain, such as headache, neuralgia, and myalgia?

    <p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of peripheral analgesic drugs?

    <p>They include physical protectives, local and surface anesthetics, and counter-irritants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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