17 Questions
What are the inflammatory mediators released in response to pain?
Prostaglandins, histamine, and substance P
Which type of patients are extended-release products usually reserved for?
Cancer patients with severe chronic pain
What is the range of acetaminophen dosage mentioned in the text?
325mg vs 650mg vs 1000mg
What are the neurotransmitters picked up by the second order neuron to carry pain stimuli to the brain?
Substance P and glutamate
Which medication has a range order of 'Every 6 hours every day' mentioned in the text?
Tramadol
For which medication is the practice of opioid conversion mentioned in the text?
Morphine
Which of the following is an approved muscle relaxant for muscle spasm?
Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
What is the mechanism of action of Baclofen as a muscle relaxant?
Binds to GABA B receptors increasing K+ efflux
What is the specific feature of Dantrolene (Dantrium) as an antispasmodic?
Hepatotoxicity with high doses
What is the primary use of Diazepam (Valium) as a muscle relaxant?
As an anxiolytic
Which muscle relaxant acts as an alpha-2 receptor agonist binding to presynaptic upper motor neurons?
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
What is the mechanism of action of Carisoprodol (Soma) as an antispasmodic?
Blocks nerve conduction in descending reticular formation
(Orphenadrine Norflex) is primarily used for which condition?
Which muscle relaxant binds to GABA A receptors and increases Cl- influx?
What are the specific features of Baclofen as a muscle relaxant?
What is the primary mechanism of action of Tizanidine (Zanaflex) as a muscle relaxant?
What is the specific feature of Dantrolene (Dantrium) as an antispasmodic?
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