Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 8 Exam
1. What is the general term used to describe medications that relieve pain?
ANS -
Analgesics
2. Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the
treatment of pain. ANS Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the
needto use the drugs despite the harm they may cause.
3. Name the class of analgesics that also possesses anti-inflammatory and
antipyretic activity. ANS NSAIDs
4. True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors. ANS True
1/5
, 5. Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating
what type of pain? ANS Neuropathic pain
6. Select the false statement regarding fibromyalgia. ANS It is thought to be
causedby the development of tolerance to pain medications.
7. Which chemical category of opioids do most opioids fall under? ANS
Mor-phine-like drugs
Phenanthrenes
8. True or False. Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids
that does not dissipate over time. ANS True
9. Put the following opioids in order from least potent to most potent.
- methadone, fentanyl, and hydrocodone ANS
hydrocodonemethadone
Fentanyl
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1. What is the general term used to describe medications that relieve pain?
ANS -
Analgesics
2. Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the
treatment of pain. ANS Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the
needto use the drugs despite the harm they may cause.
3. Name the class of analgesics that also possesses anti-inflammatory and
antipyretic activity. ANS NSAIDs
4. True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors. ANS True
1/5
, 5. Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating
what type of pain? ANS Neuropathic pain
6. Select the false statement regarding fibromyalgia. ANS It is thought to be
causedby the development of tolerance to pain medications.
7. Which chemical category of opioids do most opioids fall under? ANS
Mor-phine-like drugs
Phenanthrenes
8. True or False. Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioids
that does not dissipate over time. ANS True
9. Put the following opioids in order from least potent to most potent.
- methadone, fentanyl, and hydrocodone ANS
hydrocodonemethadone
Fentanyl
2/5
