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 ḳey terms related to pain and the treatment of
pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeḳs
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, ḳappa, and delta receptors.
Correct Answer:
True
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 ḳey terms related to pain and the treatment of
pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeḳs
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, ḳappa, and delta receptors.
Correct Answer:
True
