Analgesics Pharmacology Quiz with 100% correct answers 2023/2024

Analgesics Pharmacology Quiz 1. Select the best match: A. Phenanthrenes B. Phenylpiperidines C. Buprenorphine D. Methadone E. Fentanyl, meperidine F. Morphine, hydromorphone G. Longest duration of action of this group. H. Agonist/antagonist - correct answer A. Phenanthrenes with F. Morphine, hydromorphone B. Phenylpiperidines with E. Fentanyl, meperidine C. Buprenorphine with H. Agonist/antagonist D. Methadone with G. Longest duration of action of this group. 2. Match the medication with the most correct mechanism of action. A. Strong opioid agonists B. NSAIDS C. Codeine D. Acetaminophen E. The exact mechanism is unknown but this medication appears to work via inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis, although this (sentence doesn't complete) F. Methylmorphine is a pro-drug that must be metabolized via cytochrome P450 2D6 enzymes to the active compound morphine