Pharmacology NURS 251 Module
Exam 8 “A” Questions and Answer
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, Question 1
What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic in the body?
Answer:
Pain relief
Question 2
Select the false statement regarding key terms as in to pain and the treatment of pain.
Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeks
Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs despite
the harm they may cause.
Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decrease its therapeutic
effect.
Question 3
Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs.
Answer:
analgesia, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory
Exam 8 “A” Questions and Answer
r
, Question 1
What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic in the body?
Answer:
Pain relief
Question 2
Select the false statement regarding key terms as in to pain and the treatment of pain.
Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than 6 weeks
Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the need to use the drugs despite
the harm they may cause.
Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over time that decrease its therapeutic
effect.
Question 3
Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs.
Answer:
analgesia, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory
