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What is a mechanism of analgesia for opioids?
What is a mechanism of analgesia for opioids?
- Direct activation of pain receptors
- Inhibition of dorsal horn pain transmission neurons (correct)
- Enhancement of endogenous opioids
- Stimulation of release of excitatory neurotransmitters
What is a common side effect of opioid use in the gastrointestinal system?
What is a common side effect of opioid use in the gastrointestinal system?
- Increased appetite
- Constipation (correct)
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
What is the main advantage of using topical analgesics?
What is the main advantage of using topical analgesics?
- Avoidance of systemic side effects (correct)
- Ability to treat widespread pain
- Reduced risk of addiction
- Improved efficacy in treating chronic pain
What is the primary mechanism of action of capsaicin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of capsaicin?
Why do patients often discontinue antidepressant medications for pain management?
Why do patients often discontinue antidepressant medications for pain management?
What is a common effect of opioids on the skin?
What is a common effect of opioids on the skin?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes nociceptive pain from neuropathic pain?
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes nociceptive pain from neuropathic pain?
What is the consequence of failure to adequately manage pain?
What is the consequence of failure to adequately manage pain?
What is the primary mechanism of action of acetaminophen in pain management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of acetaminophen in pain management?
What is the classification of pain based on physiologic basis?
What is the classification of pain based on physiologic basis?
What is the impact of pain on physiological function?
What is the impact of pain on physiological function?
What is the purpose of the pain management ladder?
What is the purpose of the pain management ladder?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antidepressants in pain management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antidepressants in pain management?
Which of the following antidepressants is useful in painful diabetic neuropathy?
Which of the following antidepressants is useful in painful diabetic neuropathy?
What is the primary mechanism of action of gabapentin and pregabalin in pain management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of gabapentin and pregabalin in pain management?
What is the primary indication for carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine in pain management?
What is the primary indication for carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine in pain management?
Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in pain management?
Which of the following is a common side effect of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) in pain management?
What is the usual dose range of amitriptylline used in pain management?
What is the usual dose range of amitriptylline used in pain management?
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