Pain Management/ Analgesia Flashcards

1
Q

Side effects of NSAIDs most commonly affect what major organ system?

A

The gastrointestinal tract

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2
Q

Which type of nerve block is useful to provide analgesia before or after surgery of the thoracic cavity?

A

Intercostal nerve block

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3
Q

Which of the following drugs is not considered an alpha-2 agonist: Acepromazine or Xylazine

A

Acepromazine

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4
Q

Gabapentin is used to help soothe the symptoms of neuropathic pain. Which of the following characteristics best describes the sensation associated with neuropathic pain: Dull pain or Burning and lancing pain?

A

Burning and lancing pain

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5
Q

Which of the following is an example of an opioid agonist: Butorphanol or Morphine

A

Morphine

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6
Q

Local anesthetics that are applied topically provide desensitization and analgesia to which body system?

A

The skin and mucous membrane surfaces

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7
Q

An epidural injection in a dog is injected between: L5-L6 or L7-S1

A

L7-S1

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8
Q

Which opioid is an agonist and also an antagonist?

A

Butorphanol

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9
Q

Opioid analgesics such as morphine, codeine, and meperidine, causes CNS stimulation in which species?

A

Cats

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10
Q

Which drug is contraindicated for cats due to its toxic effects?

A

Acetaminophen

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