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RELIAS EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
and their management of neuropathic pain?
1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with
arrhythmias
2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs
3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly
4 Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain related to spinal
cord injury - correct answer-SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect
compared to TCAs
Among the following NSAIDs, which is associated with the highest risk of
GI side effects (ulcers, bleeding)?
Celecoxib (Celebrex®)
Meloxicam (Mobic®)
Ketorlac (Toradol®)
Etodolac (Lodine®) - correct answer-Ketorlac (Toradol®)
Which of the following bowel regimens is MOST appropriate for a patient
taking MS Contin® 60mg PO every 12 hours and hydromorphone 2mg PO
every 3 hours as needed?
RELIAS EXAM 2026 WITH QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
and their management of neuropathic pain?
1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with
arrhythmias
2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs
3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly
4 Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain related to spinal
cord injury - correct answer-SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect
compared to TCAs
Among the following NSAIDs, which is associated with the highest risk of
GI side effects (ulcers, bleeding)?
Celecoxib (Celebrex®)
Meloxicam (Mobic®)
Ketorlac (Toradol®)
Etodolac (Lodine®) - correct answer-Ketorlac (Toradol®)
Which of the following bowel regimens is MOST appropriate for a patient
taking MS Contin® 60mg PO every 12 hours and hydromorphone 2mg PO
every 3 hours as needed?
