Quiz 10: Pain Medications Flashcards
Ibuprofen is an especially good choice for
A. Nursing mothers
B. patients on blood-thinning meds
C. patients with peptic ulcers
D. patients with renal failure
Nursing mothers
Compared to morphine, heroin is
More lipid soluble
Suboxone is the combination of buprenorphine and
A. Naltrexone B. Sibutramine C. Naloxone D. Acetaminophen
Naloxone
Which of the following nuclei is NOT a part of the descending pain modification system?
Nucleus basalts
To which receptor does oxycodone bind the most?
A. GABA B. Delta opioid C. Mu opioid D. Histamine
Mu opioid
Acetaminophen is not recommended for people who have
A. Rheumatoid arthritis
B. fever
C. chronic pain
D. acute pain
Rheumatoid arthritis
What is the pharmacodynamic action of aspirin?
A. Selective COX-1 inhibitor
B. Selective COX-2 inhibitor
C. Selective COX-1 agonist
D. Non-selective COX inhibitor
Non-selective COX inhibitor
The cell bodies of nociceptors are found in the
A. dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord
B. the ventral root ganglion of the spinal cord
C. dorsal horns of the spinal cord
D. the ventral horns of the spinal cord.
Dorsal root ganglion of the spinal cord
In addition to stimulating mu opioid receptors, tapentadol also
A. Blocks the NET
B. stimulates DA response
C. blocks the SERT
D. stimulates 5-HT receptors
Blocks the NET
What is the primary indication for acetaminophen?
A. Depression B. Analgesia and antipyresis C. GAD and OCD D. Bipolar disorder
Analgesia and antipyresis
Which of the following drugs is a good choice for “poor metabolizers” or patients with compromised liver function?
A. Propoxyphene B. Meperidine C. Tapentadol D. Oxymorphone
Propoxyphene
The metabolism of codeine into morphine can be blocked by
A. SSRIs
B. benzodiazepines
C. antipsychotics
D. lithium
SSRIs
Dull, diffuse pain signals are transmitted via __________ fibers.
A. A-delta B. C-delta C. C D. A-beta
C
Which of the orders below describes the level of opiate potency, from lowest to highest?
A. Opium, heroin, morphine B. Opium, morphine, heroin C. Heroin, morphine, opium D. Morphine, heroin, opium
Opium, morphine, heroin
Combining acetaminophen with alcohol is dangerous because it can result in
A. Hepatotoxicity B. Psychosis C. Pulmonary embolism D. Tachycardia
Hepatotoxicity
Aside from analgesia, what is the other primary indication for hydrocodone?
A. Sleep aid B. Muscle relaxant C. Cough suppressant D. Hypotension
Cough suppressant
Inhibition of COX-1 results in
A. Antipyresis B. Analgesia C. Upset stomach D. Reduced inflammation
Upset stomach
Fentanyl is at least ____ times more potent than morphine
A. 40
B. 20
C. 60
D. 80
80
What is the #1 cause of acute liver failure?
Taking too much acetaminophen
True/False: You can take Tylenol for a hangover
FALSE
True/False: ibuprofen (Advil) is found in breast milk
FALSE
True/False: concurrent administration of ketorolac (Toradol) with morphine can decrease morphine requirement
TRUE
True/False: Indomethin (Indocin) has an increased side-effect liability
TRUE
True/False: Sulindac (Clinoril) causes less GI upset than indomethin
TRUE
