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Which term best describes the reduction of pain according to a drug's effect?
Which term best describes the reduction of pain according to a drug's effect?
- Analgesia (correct)
- Hypnosis
- Tranquilization
- Sedation
Why can many psychotropic drugs either tranquilize or sedate based on the dose administered?
Why can many psychotropic drugs either tranquilize or sedate based on the dose administered?
- They have additional effects that alter their primary function
- They are not categorized by only one pharmacologic effect (correct)
- They have varying effects on different species
- They interact differently with other medications
Why are single-use doses emphasized for many drugs used for tranquilization, sedation, or analgesia?
Why are single-use doses emphasized for many drugs used for tranquilization, sedation, or analgesia?
- Because they are less likely to cause side effects
- Because they are ineffective in multiple-dose therapy
- Because they have a very short duration of effect (correct)
- Because they are more potent in single-use doses
Why are drugs that have some tranquilizing, sedative, or analgesic effects but are mainly used for other properties not listed?
Why are drugs that have some tranquilizing, sedative, or analgesic effects but are mainly used for other properties not listed?
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