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What is the primary therapeutic use of a certain class of drugs?
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?
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?
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?
What is an example of a co-analgesic?
What is the name of the textbook referenced in the passage?
What is the name of the textbook referenced in the passage?
What is the primary mechanism of action of non-opioid analgesics?
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?
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 a common adverse reaction associated with non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?
What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?
Why are opioid analgesics typically prescribed by a doctor?
Why are opioid analgesics typically prescribed by a doctor?
What is the primary function of sensory receptors in the sensory system?
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 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 is the primary effect of H2-receptor antagonists?
What type of pain is typically treated with non-opioid analgesics?
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 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 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 goal of pain management in terms of pain control?
What is the primary difference between opioid and non-opioid analgesics?
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 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 primary purpose of co-analgesics in pain management?
What is the effect of histamine on arterioles?
What is the effect of histamine on arterioles?
Which type of histamine receptor is responsible for regulating gastric acid secretion?
Which type of histamine receptor is responsible for regulating gastric acid secretion?
What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?
What is the mechanism of action of antihistamines?
What is the result of histamine release on capillaries and venules?
What is the result of histamine release on capillaries and venules?
What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?
What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?
What is the primary function of nociceptors in the human body?
What is the primary function of nociceptors in the human body?
What is the result of a strong stimulus on the sensory pathway?
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 type of pain originates from tendons, muscles, joints, periosteum, and blood vessels?
What is the purpose of pain as a defense mechanism?
What is the purpose of pain as a defense mechanism?
What type of sensory receptor is stimulated by tissue damage?
What type of sensory receptor is stimulated by tissue damage?
What is the primary result of mast cells releasing histamine?
What is the primary result of mast cells releasing histamine?
What is the primary function of the immune system in regards to histamine?
What is the primary function of the immune system in regards to histamine?
Which type of anti-histamine is known to be sedating?
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 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 primary location of histamine H2-receptors in the body?
What is the effect of histamine on smooth muscle?
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 primary advantage of 2nd Generation H1-receptor antagonists over 1st Generation H1-receptor antagonists?
What is the effect of histamine on small blood vessels?
What is the effect of histamine on small blood vessels?
Which type of anti-histamine is more effective in some cases?
Which type of anti-histamine is more effective in some cases?
What is the primary characteristic of 1st Generation H1-receptor antagonists?
What is the primary characteristic of 1st Generation H1-receptor antagonists?
