ANALGESICS CONCEPT LAB FINAL SCRIPT
2026 CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ acetaminophen. Answer: one of the most popular drugs in the
world
◍ acetaminophen. Answer: act directly on the hypothalamus to reset
the body's core temperature
◍ -available OTC
-needs education to avoid accidental overdose
-processed through the liver
-hepatotoxicity
-common cause of acute liver failure in children. Answer: effects of
acetaminophen:
◍ NSAIDs. Answer: used to treat moderate pain and inflammation
◍ NSAIDs. Answer: can be selective or nonselective to COX
enzymes
◍ COX-1. Answer: regulate several cellular processes
◍ COX-2. Answer: involved in inflammation
2026 CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ acetaminophen. Answer: one of the most popular drugs in the
world
◍ acetaminophen. Answer: act directly on the hypothalamus to reset
the body's core temperature
◍ -available OTC
-needs education to avoid accidental overdose
-processed through the liver
-hepatotoxicity
-common cause of acute liver failure in children. Answer: effects of
acetaminophen:
◍ NSAIDs. Answer: used to treat moderate pain and inflammation
◍ NSAIDs. Answer: can be selective or nonselective to COX
enzymes
◍ COX-1. Answer: regulate several cellular processes
◍ COX-2. Answer: involved in inflammation