Browser + Webcam Question 1
What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the body?
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Pain relief Question 2
Select the false statement regarding key terms related 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.
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analgesia, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory Question 4
True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors. True False Question 5
Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treating what type of pain?
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Neuropathic pain Question 6
Select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia. It is a rare form of neuropathic pain It is easily treated with traditional pain medications Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. It is thought to be caused by the development of tolerance to pain medications. Question 7
Name the one meperidine-like opioid other than meperidine.
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