Pain Medication

Question 1

To which receptor does oxycodone bind the most?

Answer 1

Mu opioid

Question 2

What is the primary indication for acetaminophen?

Answer 2

Analgesia and antipyresis

Question 3

Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine and

Answer 3

Naloxone

Question 4

Which of the orders below describes the level of opiate potency, from lowest to highest?

Answer 4

Opium, morphine, heroin

Question 5

The cell bodies of nociceptors are found in the

Answer 5

Dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord

Question 6

Fentanyl is at least ______ times more potent than morphine.

Answer 6

80

Question 7

Which of the following nuclei is NOT a part of the descending pain modification system?

Answer 7

Nucleus basalts

Question 8

Dull, diffuse pain signals are transmitted via __________ fibers.

Answer 8

C

Question 9

Compared to morphine, heroin is

Answer 9

More lipid soluable

Question 10

The metabolism of codeine into morphine can be blocked by

Answer 10

SSRIs

Question 11

Ibuprofen is an especially good choice for

Answer 11

Nursing mothers

Question 12

Combining acetaminophen with alcohol is dangerous because it can result in

Answer 12

hepatotoxicity

Question 13

Vicodin is a combination of hydrocodone and

Answer 13

acetaminophen

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is a good choice for “poor metabolizers” or patients with compromised liver function?

Answer 14

propoxyphene

Question 15

What type of opioid drug is pentazocine?

Answer 15

Mixed agonist/antagonist

Question 16

Acetaminophen is not recommended for people who have

Answer 16

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 17

In addition to stimulating mu opioid receptors, tapentadol also

Answer 17

blocks the NET

Question 18

Inhibition of COX-1 results in

Answer 18

upset stomach

Question 19

What is the pharmacodynamic action of aspirin?

Answer 19

Non-selective COX inhibitor