AGENTS, CONTROLLING THE FUNCTIONS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM - Non-narcotic analgesics

Question 1

Non-narcotic analgesics are mainly effective against pain associated with

Answer 1

Inflammation or tissue damage

Question 2

Non-narcotic agents cause

Answer 2

Antipyretic effect

Question 3

Non-narcotic analgesics are

Answer 3

• Paracetamol
• Acetylsalicylic acid
• Ketorolac

Question 4

Non-narcotic analgesics are not

Answer 4

Butorphanol

Question 5

Select the non-narcotic drug, which is a paraaminophenol derivative

Answer 5

Paracetamol

Question 6

Which of the following non-narcotic agents is salicylic acid derivative?

Answer 6

Aspirin

Question 7

Tick pirazolone derivative

Answer 7

Analgin

Question 8

Which non-narcotic agents inhibits mainly cyclooxygenase (COX) in CNS?

Answer 8

Paracetamol

Question 9

Most of non-narcotic analgetics have

Answer 9

• Anti-inflammatory effect
• Analgesic effect
• Antipyretic effect

Question 10

Indicate the non-narcotic analgesic, which lacks an anti-inflammatory effect

Answer 10

Paracetamol

Question 11

True or False about aspirin. It inhibits mainly peripheral COX

Answer 11

TRUE

Question 12

True or False about aspirin. It does not have an anti-inflammatory effect

Answer 12

FALSE

Question 13

True or False about aspirin. It inhibits platelet aggregation.

Answer 13

TRUE

Question 14

True or False about aspirin. It stimulates respiration by a direct action on the respiratory center

Answer 14

TRUE

Question 15

For which conditions could aspirin be used prophylactically?

Answer 15

Thromboembolism

Question 16

All of the following are undesirable effects of aspirin

Answer 16

• Gastritis with focal erosions
• Bleeding due to a decrease of platelet aggregation
• Reversible renal insufficiency

Question 17

Is not a Undesirable effects of aspirin

Answer 17

Tolerance and physical addiction

Question 18

Characteristic findinds of salicylism include

Answer 18

• Headache, mental confusion and drowsiness
• Tinnitus and difficulty in hearing
• Hyperthermia, sweating, thirst, hyperventilation, vomiting and diarrhea

Question 19

Analgin usefulness is limited by

Answer 19

Agranulocytosis

Question 20

Methemoglobinemia is possible adverse effect of

Answer 20

Paracetamol

Question 21

True or False for ketorolac. It inhibits COX

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

True or False for ketorolac. It is as effective as morphine for a short-term relief from moderate to severe pain

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

True or False for ketorolac. It has a high potential for physical dependence and abuse

Answer 23

FALSE

Question 24

True or False for ketorolac. It does not produce respiratory depression

Answer 24

TRUE

Question 25

Indicate the nonopioid agent of central effect with analgesic activity

Answer 25

Clopheline

Question 26

Select the antiseizure drug with an analgesic component of effect

Answer 26

Carbamazepine

Question 27

Which nonopioid agents is an antidepressant with analgesic activity?

Answer 27

Amitriptyline

Question 28

Tick mixed (opioid/non-opioid) agent

Answer 28

Tramadol