Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 8 Exam (2025
/ 2026) portage learning/ ABCnursing/Geneva
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whats the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body?
pain relief
select the true statement regarding key terms related to pain and treatment of
pain?
tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decreases its
therapeutic effect
name the 3 main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs
analgesia, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory
t/f opioids act on mu, kappa, delta receptors
true
Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating what
type of pain?
neuropathic pain
select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia
symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory, mood issues
which chemical category of opioids do most opioids fall under?
morphine-like drugs, phenathrenes, opioid agonists
, t/f constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids, however its
known to dissipate over time
false
name an opioid that is considered more potent than morphine?
oxymorphone, hydromorphone or fentanyl
select the FALSE statement below
oxycodone is commonly used in prescription cough suppressants
t/f when people die from an opioid overdose, it is usually related to the
histamine reaction
false
describe the most common clinical use of naltrexone
opioid antagonist for opioid overdose
select the TRUE statement regarding NSAIDs
there are over 23 different NSAIDs available on the market
describe the body's inflammatory response that is first triggered by an injury. be
sure to include following terms in answer: arachidonic acid, prostaglandin,
leukotriene, cyclooxygenase, histamine, bradykinin
first response of body is to release arachidonic acid from phospholipids in cell
membrane.
2 pathways arachidonic acid can be metabolized: prostaglandin and leukotriene
pathway
effects of both pathways: inflammation, edema, headache, other pain
characteristics
prostaglandin pathway involves cyclooxygenase enzyme converting arachidonic
acid into prostaglandins that cause inflammation by increasing vasodilation and
vasopermeability, increasing actions of proinflammatory substances like histamine
/ 2026) portage learning/ ABCnursing/Geneva
College Questions and Verified Answers, 100%
Guarantee Pass
whats the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body?
pain relief
select the true statement regarding key terms related to pain and treatment of
pain?
tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decreases its
therapeutic effect
name the 3 main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs
analgesia, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory
t/f opioids act on mu, kappa, delta receptors
true
Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating what
type of pain?
neuropathic pain
select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia
symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory, mood issues
which chemical category of opioids do most opioids fall under?
morphine-like drugs, phenathrenes, opioid agonists
, t/f constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids, however its
known to dissipate over time
false
name an opioid that is considered more potent than morphine?
oxymorphone, hydromorphone or fentanyl
select the FALSE statement below
oxycodone is commonly used in prescription cough suppressants
t/f when people die from an opioid overdose, it is usually related to the
histamine reaction
false
describe the most common clinical use of naltrexone
opioid antagonist for opioid overdose
select the TRUE statement regarding NSAIDs
there are over 23 different NSAIDs available on the market
describe the body's inflammatory response that is first triggered by an injury. be
sure to include following terms in answer: arachidonic acid, prostaglandin,
leukotriene, cyclooxygenase, histamine, bradykinin
first response of body is to release arachidonic acid from phospholipids in cell
membrane.
2 pathways arachidonic acid can be metabolized: prostaglandin and leukotriene
pathway
effects of both pathways: inflammation, edema, headache, other pain
characteristics
prostaglandin pathway involves cyclooxygenase enzyme converting arachidonic
acid into prostaglandins that cause inflammation by increasing vasodilation and
vasopermeability, increasing actions of proinflammatory substances like histamine
