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What is the advantage of NSAIDs over opioids for postoperative pain relief?
What is the advantage of NSAIDs over opioids for postoperative pain relief?
- NSAIDs have a faster onset of action than opioids
- NSAIDs have a longer duration of action compared to opioids
- NSAIDs are more effective in managing muscle rigidity than opioids
- NSAIDs do not cause dependence, unlike opioids (correct)
Why are NSAIDs considered useful alternatives to opioids for postoperative pain relief?
Why are NSAIDs considered useful alternatives to opioids for postoperative pain relief?
- NSAIDs cause less drowsiness compared to opioids
- NSAIDs act within 1–2 minutes and have short durations of action
- NSAIDs have a more potent analgesic effect than opioids
- NSAIDs do not depress respiration or impair gastro-intestinal motility (correct)
Which of the following are licensed for postoperative use as NSAIDs?
Which of the following are licensed for postoperative use as NSAIDs?
- Morphine
- Alfentanil
- Paracetamol (correct)
- Fentanyl
What is the primary purpose of conscious sedation during clinical procedures?
What is the primary purpose of conscious sedation during clinical procedures?
Which drug is used for antiemesis prophylaxis according to the text?
Which drug is used for antiemesis prophylaxis according to the text?
What is the recommended treatment to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression?
What is the recommended treatment to reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression?
What is the purpose of pre-operative medical optimization according to the text?
What is the purpose of pre-operative medical optimization according to the text?
What is the purpose of using H2-receptor antagonists before surgery?
What is the purpose of using H2-receptor antagonists before surgery?
When should ranitidine, an H2-receptor antagonist, be administered before a surgical procedure?
When should ranitidine, an H2-receptor antagonist, be administered before a surgical procedure?
What is the purpose of using metoclopramide before surgery?
What is the purpose of using metoclopramide before surgery?
