Drugs for Pain Control: Understanding Pain Physiology
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Which type of pain is characterized by a dull, throbbing, aching sensation?

  • Neuropathic pain
  • Visceral pain (correct)
  • Nociceptive pain
  • Acute pain

What factor can increase or decrease the perception of pain according to the text?

  • Medication
  • Psychological factors (correct)
  • Exercise
  • Nutrition

Which type of pain is characterized by burning, shooting, or numbing sensations?

  • Visceral pain
  • Neuropathic pain (correct)
  • Acute pain
  • Nociceptive pain

Which type of pain persists for weeks, months, or years and may interfere with daily activities?

<p>Chronic pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of substance is an opioid analgesic?

<p>Morphine-like (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an opioid analgesic aim to reduce?

<p>Moderate to severe pain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of opioids?

<p>Activation of mu and kappa receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of opioid receptor is most important for pain management?

<p>µ (mu) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of opioid antagonists?

<p>Block mu and kappa receptors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which opioid agonist has high effectiveness and is available in transdermal patch form?

<p>Fentanyl (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of celecoxib, a selective COX-2 inhibitor?

<p>To relieve pain and inflammation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of paracetamol (acetaminophen), a centrally acting nonopioid analgesic?

<p>Treats fever at the level of the hypothalamus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary adverse effect associated with high doses of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)?

<p>Bleeding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of ibuprofen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)?

<p>To reduce inflammation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

<p>For inflammation treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of nonopioid analgesics?

<p>For inflammation treatment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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