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Which type of pain is usually acute in nature and is a very common important symptom for which the patient seeks urgent medical attention?
Which type of pain is usually acute in nature and is a very common important symptom for which the patient seeks urgent medical attention?
- Nociceptive pain (correct)
- Mixed pain
- Psychogenic pain
- Neuropathic pain
Which type of COX is induced in the presence of injury and inflammation?
Which type of COX is induced in the presence of injury and inflammation?
- COX-3
- COX-1
- COX-2 (correct)
- COX-4
Which analgesic relieves pain as a symptom without affecting its cause?
Which analgesic relieves pain as a symptom without affecting its cause?
- Adjuvant analgesic
- Opioid analgesic
- Antipyretic
- Non-opioid analgesic (correct)
Which drug selectively relieves pain by acting in the CNS or on peripheral pain mechanisms, without significantly altering consciousness?
Which drug selectively relieves pain by acting in the CNS or on peripheral pain mechanisms, without significantly altering consciousness?
What is the exception among non-selective NSAIDs because it leads to irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition?
What is the exception among non-selective NSAIDs because it leads to irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition?
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) in terms of platelet aggregation?
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) in terms of platelet aggregation?
What is the onset of antiplatelet action of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)?
What is the onset of antiplatelet action of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)?
What are the effects of low dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)?
What are the effects of low dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)?
What is the mechanism of action of ibuprofen?
What is the mechanism of action of ibuprofen?
Which analgesic drug attaches an acetyl group to COX leading to irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition?
Which analgesic drug attaches an acetyl group to COX leading to irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition?
What is the primary protective nature of pain (algesia)?
What is the primary protective nature of pain (algesia)?
Which type of pain is traumatic, acute in nature, and commonly leads patients to seek urgent medical attention?
Which type of pain is traumatic, acute in nature, and commonly leads patients to seek urgent medical attention?
What is the effect of low-dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) on platelet aggregation?
What is the effect of low-dose aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) on platelet aggregation?
Which enzyme is a normal constituent in the gastric mucosa, kidney, and platelets for homeostasis?
Which enzyme is a normal constituent in the gastric mucosa, kidney, and platelets for homeostasis?
What is the role of non-selective NSAIDs like diclofenac and indomethacin?
What is the role of non-selective NSAIDs like diclofenac and indomethacin?
What is the main reason for using analgesics when the noxious stimulus (evoking pain) cannot be removed?
What is the main reason for using analgesics when the noxious stimulus (evoking pain) cannot be removed?
What is the effect of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) on prostacyclin and prostaglandin synthesis?
What is the effect of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) on prostacyclin and prostaglandin synthesis?
What is the role of COX-2 in the body?
What is the role of COX-2 in the body?
Which neurotransmitter system imbalance is associated with Parkinson's disease?
Which neurotransmitter system imbalance is associated with Parkinson's disease?
What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by antiepileptic drugs such as lamotrigine and topiramate?
What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by antiepileptic drugs such as lamotrigine and topiramate?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is primarily implicated in schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance is primarily implicated in schizophrenia?
Which class of drugs is primarily used to reduce dopaminergic overactivity in conditions like schizophrenia?
Which class of drugs is primarily used to reduce dopaminergic overactivity in conditions like schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter system imbalance is associated with myasthenia gravis?
Which neurotransmitter system imbalance is associated with myasthenia gravis?
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology?
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in Alzheimer's disease pathophysiology?
Which therapeutic approach may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
Which therapeutic approach may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease?
What neurotransmitter imbalance is thought to be involved in anxiety?
What neurotransmitter imbalance is thought to be involved in anxiety?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance may be a factor in depression?
Which neurotransmitter imbalance may be a factor in depression?
What neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with mania?
What neurotransmitter imbalance is associated with mania?
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