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Which term describes a drug that selectively relieves pain by acting in the central nervous system (CNS) or on the peripheral pain mechanism, without significantly altering consciousness?
Which term describes a drug that selectively relieves pain by acting in the central nervous system (CNS) or on the peripheral pain mechanism, without significantly altering consciousness?
What is the most common type of pain experienced by adults?
What is the most common type of pain experienced by adults?
Which term describes pain that extends beyond 3 or 6 months beyond onset or beyond the expected period of healing?
Which term describes pain that extends beyond 3 or 6 months beyond onset or beyond the expected period of healing?
Which of the following is a potential use of ibuprofen according to the text?
Which of the following is a potential use of ibuprofen according to the text?
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What is the recommended dose of ibuprofen according to the text?
What is the recommended dose of ibuprofen according to the text?
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Which medication has greater potency against COX-2 compared to indomethacin according to the text?
Which medication has greater potency against COX-2 compared to indomethacin according to the text?
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Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of salicylates in children with fever associated with viral infection?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of salicylates in children with fever associated with viral infection?
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What is the maximum total daily dose of salicylates for children?
What is the maximum total daily dose of salicylates for children?
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Which condition is aspirin commonly used to treat?
Which condition is aspirin commonly used to treat?
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What is the pregnancy category of aspirin according to FDA?
What is the pregnancy category of aspirin according to FDA?
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Which of the following is a side effect of salicylates at anti-inflammatory doses?
Which of the following is a side effect of salicylates at anti-inflammatory doses?
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What is the mechanism of action of aspirin?
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin?
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Which of the following is a potential complication of traditional NSAID use?
Which of the following is a potential complication of traditional NSAID use?
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What is the recommended antipyretic dose of salicylate for adults?
What is the recommended antipyretic dose of salicylate for adults?
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Which of the following NSAIDs is contraindicated in pregnant women and children?
Which of the following NSAIDs is contraindicated in pregnant women and children?
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What is the usual oral dose of Ketorolac?
What is the usual oral dose of Ketorolac?
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Which NSAID has been rated superior to aspirin and equivalent to ibuprofen in dental pain relief?
Which NSAID has been rated superior to aspirin and equivalent to ibuprofen in dental pain relief?
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Which NSAID is equivalent to 4g of aspirin in anti-inflammatory effect when taken in a dose of 2.4g daily?
Which NSAID is equivalent to 4g of aspirin in anti-inflammatory effect when taken in a dose of 2.4g daily?
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Which enzyme is inhibited by NSAIDs to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis?
Which enzyme is inhibited by NSAIDs to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of NSAIDs?
Which of the following is NOT a potential side effect of NSAIDs?
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Which class of drugs irreversibly inactivates both COX-1 and COX-2?
Which class of drugs irreversibly inactivates both COX-1 and COX-2?
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What is the main mechanism of action for the analgesic effect of NSAIDs?
What is the main mechanism of action for the analgesic effect of NSAIDs?
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Which of the following is the definition of neuropathic pain according to the IASP Task Force?
Which of the following is the definition of neuropathic pain according to the IASP Task Force?
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Which of the following is NOT a cause of nociceptive pain?
Which of the following is NOT a cause of nociceptive pain?
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Which of the following is involved in the analgesia system that can block pain signals at the initial entry point to the spinal cord?
Which of the following is involved in the analgesia system that can block pain signals at the initial entry point to the spinal cord?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of NSAIDs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of NSAIDs?
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