Analgesic Pharmacology

Question 0

A model to assist the progressive pharmacological intervention in pain management is the …

Answer 0

WHO analgesic ladder

Question 1

Match the opioids with their source: enkephalins, pethidine, tramadol and endorphin

Answer 1

Enkephalins = produced by the brain
Pethidine = not produced by brain tissue
Tramadol = not produced by brain tissues
Endorphin = produced by brain tissue

Question 2

Adverse effects of aspirin include …

Answer 2

Oesophageal reflux, stomach bleeding and broncho-spasm

Question 3

Identify the opioid antagonist from the list: naloxone, pethidine, aspirin, tramadol, morphine and diclofenac

Answer 3

Naloxone

Question 4

Identify the side effects of opioid analgesic …

Answer 4

Depression of breathing, euphoria, constipation and pupil constriction

Question 5

Identify 3 opioid analgesics: codeine, ibuprofen, pethidine, morphine, aspirin and paracetamol

Answer 5

Codeine, morphine and pethidine

Question 6

NSAIDs inhibit pain by blocking the production of …

Answer 6

Inflammatory mediators by COX enzymes

Question 7

Paracetamol is toxic and medication should be closely monitors to avoid damage to the …

Answer 7

Liver

Question 8

The acronym NSAID means …

Answer 8

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Question 9

The term contra-indication is used when …

Answer 9

A drug should not be given due to potential adverse effects