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What is the primary therapeutic use of a certain class of drugs?

To sedate the patient

To relieve pain (correct)

To treat muscle spasms

To support anesthesia

What is the term for a drug that enhances the effect of opioids or NSAIDs?

Muscle relaxant

Antipyretic

Analgesic

Co-analgesic (correct)

What is a common adverse reaction to certain drugs?

Insomnia

Dry mouth

Tremor

All of the above (correct)

What is an example of a co-analgesic?

Tricyclic antidepressant Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the textbook referenced in the passage?

Core Concepts in Pharmacology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?

Inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins Signup and view all the answers

Which type of analgesic is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce elevated body temperature?

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse reaction associated with non-opioid analgesics?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?

Mode of action Signup and view all the answers

Why are opioid analgesics typically prescribed by a doctor?

Because they carry a risk of addiction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the sensory system?

To gather information from the external environment Signup and view all the answers

What type of analgesic is known for its effects on the brain and spinal cord, rather than the site of injury?

Opioid Analgesic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of H2-receptor antagonists?

Reduction of gastric acid secretion Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain is typically treated with non-opioid analgesics?

Acute pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for specialized sensory receptors that detect painful stimuli?

Nociceptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a receptor in the mechanism of pain?

To detect the stimulus and create an impulse Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of pain management in terms of pain control?

To reduce pain and control acute pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?

Their mechanism of action on the peripheral and central nervous system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the central nervous system in the mechanism of pain?

To translate the impulse into information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of co-analgesics in pain management?

To enhance the effect of analgesics Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of histamine on arterioles?

Dilation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of histamine receptor is responsible for regulating gastric acid secretion?

H2 receptor Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?

Blocking the action of histamine at receptor sites Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of histamine release on capillaries and venules?

Increased permeability Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?

activation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nociceptors in the human body?

To transmit pain impulses Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a strong stimulus on the sensory pathway?

A greater number of action potentials reach the brain Signup and view all the answers

What type of pain originates from tendons, muscles, joints, periosteum, and blood vessels?

Deep somatic pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pain as a defense mechanism?

To warn the brain of potential tissue damage Signup and view all the answers

What type of sensory receptor is stimulated by tissue damage?

Nociceptors Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary result of mast cells releasing histamine?

Allergic reaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the immune system in regards to histamine?

Preventing histamine release to prevent allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of anti-histamine is known to be sedating?

1st Generation H1-receptor antagonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between 1st Generation and 2nd Generation H1-receptor antagonists?

The sedating effects of the drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of histamine H2-receptors in the body?

Stomach cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?

Stimulation of salivary, gastric, and bronchial secretions Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary therapeutic use of a certain class of drugs?

What is the term for a drug that enhances the effect of opioids or NSAIDs?

What is a common adverse reaction to certain drugs?

What is an example of a co-analgesic?

What is the name of the textbook referenced in the passage?

What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?

Which type of analgesic is commonly used to relieve mild to moderate pain and reduce elevated body temperature?

What is a common adverse reaction associated with non-opioid analgesics?

What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?

Why are opioid analgesics typically prescribed by a doctor?

What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the sensory system?

What type of analgesic is known for its effects on the brain and spinal cord, rather than the site of injury?

What is the primary effect of H2-receptor antagonists?

What type of pain is typically treated with non-opioid analgesics?

What is the term for specialized sensory receptors that detect painful stimuli?

What is the primary function of a receptor in the mechanism of pain?

What is the goal of pain management in terms of pain control?

What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?

What is the role of the central nervous system in the mechanism of pain?

What is the primary purpose of co-analgesics in pain management?

What is the effect of histamine on arterioles?

Which type of histamine receptor is responsible for regulating gastric acid secretion?

What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?

What is the result of histamine release on capillaries and venules?

What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?

What is the primary function of nociceptors in the human body?

What is the result of a strong stimulus on the sensory pathway?

What type of pain originates from tendons, muscles, joints, periosteum, and blood vessels?

What is the purpose of pain as a defense mechanism?

What type of sensory receptor is stimulated by tissue damage?

What is the primary result of mast cells releasing histamine?

What is the primary function of the immune system in regards to histamine?

Which type of anti-histamine is known to be sedating?

What is the primary difference between 1st Generation and 2nd Generation H1-receptor antagonists?

What is the primary location of histamine H2-receptors in the body?

What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?

What is the primary advantage of 2nd Generation H1-receptor antagonists over 1st Generation H1-receptor antagonists?

What is the effect of histamine on small blood vessels?

Which type of anti-histamine is more effective in some cases?

What is the primary characteristic of 1st Generation H1-receptor antagonists?

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