NURS 251
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 8 EXAM
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,8.1 Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs.
Correct Answer:
Analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory
8.2 What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body?
Correct Answer:
Pain relief
8.3 Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the treatment of
pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeks
B. Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs
despite the harm they may cause.
D. Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decrease its
therapeutic effect.
Correct Answer:
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs
despite the harm they may cause.
Rationale:
Needing to continue using a drug despite harm describes addiction, not physical
dependence. Physical dependence means the body has adapted to the drug and
withdrawal symptoms may occur when it is stopped.
8.4 True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors.
Correct Answer:
True
, 8.5 Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating what type
of pain?
Correct Answer:
Neuropathic pain
8.6 Select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia.
A. It is a rare form of neuropathic pain
B. It is easily treated with traditional pain medications
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
D. It is thought to be caused by the development of tolerance to pain medications.
Correct Answer:
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
Rationale:
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome associated with widespread musculoskeletal
pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, memory problems, and mood symptoms. It is not
caused by medication tolerance and is often difficult to treat with traditional analgesics
alone.
8.7 Name the one meperidine-like opioid other than meperidine.
Correct Answer:
Fentanyl
8.8 True or False. Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids;
however it is known to dissipate over time.
Correct Answer:
False
PHARMACOLOGY
MODULE 8 EXAM
Actual Questions with Answers
Portage Learning
What You Get
• Questions Designed to Support Focused Exam
Preparation.
• This Exam Review Includes Rationales
• Clear, Organized Structure for Efficient Studying
• Printable, Well-Formatted Pdf
,8.1 Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs.
Correct Answer:
Analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory
8.2 What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body?
Correct Answer:
Pain relief
8.3 Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the treatment of
pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeks
B. Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs
despite the harm they may cause.
D. Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decrease its
therapeutic effect.
Correct Answer:
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs
despite the harm they may cause.
Rationale:
Needing to continue using a drug despite harm describes addiction, not physical
dependence. Physical dependence means the body has adapted to the drug and
withdrawal symptoms may occur when it is stopped.
8.4 True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors.
Correct Answer:
True
, 8.5 Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating what type
of pain?
Correct Answer:
Neuropathic pain
8.6 Select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia.
A. It is a rare form of neuropathic pain
B. It is easily treated with traditional pain medications
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
D. It is thought to be caused by the development of tolerance to pain medications.
Correct Answer:
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.
Rationale:
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome associated with widespread musculoskeletal
pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, memory problems, and mood symptoms. It is not
caused by medication tolerance and is often difficult to treat with traditional analgesics
alone.
8.7 Name the one meperidine-like opioid other than meperidine.
Correct Answer:
Fentanyl
8.8 True or False. Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids;
however it is known to dissipate over time.
Correct Answer:
False
