NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 3|| QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+|| LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS!!!

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NU150 PHARMACOLOGY EXAM #3|| QUESTIONS
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drugs used to relieve pain w/o possibility of causing physical dependency: -
ANSWER: nonopioid analgesics


analgesic action: - ANSWER: pain relieving


antipyretic action: - ANSWER: decrease body temperature


anti-inflammatory action: - ANSWER: decrease inflammation


types of nonopioid analgesics: - ANSWER: -salicylates
-non-salicylates
-non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids)


types of salicylates: - ANSWER: -analgesics
-antipyretics
-anti-inflammatory


examples of salicylates: - ANSWER: -aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid or asa)
-bayer, ecotrin, anacin

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analgesic and anti-inflammatory action due to inhibition of prostaglandins and
lowers temperature by dilating peripheral blood vessels and cools the body: -
ANSWER: salicylates


inhibits the aggregation of platelets and is effective in the treatment of cardiac
ischemia (stroke)? - ANSWER: asa (aspirin)


uses of salicylates: - ANSWER: -mild to moderate pain
-reduce body temperature
-tx of inflammatory conditions (arthritis)
-reduce risk of myocardial infarction
-reduce risk of transient ischemic attacks due to fibrin plt emboli


adverse reactions of salicylates: - ANSWER: -gi bleed w/prolonged use or large
doses
-allergic reactions (hives, bronchospasms, anaphylaxis)
-salicylism


toxicity from repeated admin of large doses (reversible w/ dose reduction): -
ANSWER: salicylism


s/s of salicylism: - ANSWER: -tinnitus
-mental confusion
-sweating
-tachycardia
-lassitude