Relias Exam 2026 Questions and 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 - 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®) - Answer -Ketorlac (Toradol®)
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, 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?
1) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO at bedtime
2) Senna-S® 1 tablet PO BID as needed
3) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO BID
4) Senna 1 tablet PO Daily - Answer -Senna 1 tablet PO Daily
Which of the following pain is NOT considered somatic pain?
1) Bone pain
2) Bowel obstruction
3) Muscle spasms
4) Pain at the incision site - Answer -Bowel obstruction
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the principles of pain management?
1) True opioid allergies are rare
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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 - 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®) - Answer -Ketorlac (Toradol®)
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, 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?
1) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO at bedtime
2) Senna-S® 1 tablet PO BID as needed
3) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO BID
4) Senna 1 tablet PO Daily - Answer -Senna 1 tablet PO Daily
Which of the following pain is NOT considered somatic pain?
1) Bone pain
2) Bowel obstruction
3) Muscle spasms
4) Pain at the incision site - Answer -Bowel obstruction
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the principles of pain management?
1) True opioid allergies are rare
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