Substance Abuse Flashcards
Which topical analgesic works by blocking sodium channels, thus inhibiting action potentials from being sent to the brain?
Topical diclofenac
Transdermal lidocaine
Celecoxib
Ketorolac
Transdermal lidocaine
SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: Which structural component is found in the drug above AND essential for activity?
A basic amine
A 1,3 propanediol
A carbamate
A secondary alcohol
A 1,3 propanediol
A carbamate
A 45 YOF reports osteoarthritis pain in her knee that she states is a 4 out of 10. She has a PMH of peptic ulcer disease and takes pantoprazole 40 mg oral daily. What medication is most appropriate to recommend to manage her pain?
Morphine immediate release
Meloxicam
Pregabalin
Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
A 35 YOF presents to the emergency department following a bicycle accident and has broken several bones in her hand. She reports her pain is an 8 out of 10. She has no significant PMH. What medication is most appropriate to administer to manage this patient’s pain?
Lidocaine patch
Intravenous morphine
Intrathecal bupivacaine
Oral diclofenac
Intravenous morphine
Activation of delta receptors leads to ___ effects.
Dysphoric and anxiolytic
Euphoric and antidepressant
Anxiolytic and antidepressant
Analgesia and anxiolytic
Anxiolytic and antidepressant
Which of the following is a non-pharmacologic method to manage pain?
Counseling on anticipated pain after surgery
Biofeedback
Electroanalgesia
Exercise
All of the above.
All of the above
Di-acetylation of morphine is the synthetic process to produce which molecule?
Codeine
Heroin
Oxycodone
Cocaine
Heroin
T/F: In general, drug metabolites are more hydrophilic than their parent drug molecules.
True
Which of the following is not an opioid receptor?
Delta
Sigma
Kappa
Mu
Sigma
A patient is currently prescribed morphine ER 60 mg PO q8h for management of chronic low back pain and has been on this therapy for several weeks. The patient reports the medication is no longer providing the same pain relief. She rates her pain as a 10 out of 10. On physical exam, she cries out in pain when barely touched. She requests more medications every time she meets with a healthcare provider. Which medication recommendation(s) are most appropriate for this patient?
a. Continue morphine at the same dose and initiate pregabalin 100 mg PO q12h
b. Discontinue morphine and initiate methadone 10 mg PO q8h
c. Continue morphine and initiate capsaicin cream applied topically three times per day to the site of pain
d. Increase the morphine dose to 90 mg PO Q8H
b. Discontinue morphine and initiate methadone 10 mg PO q8h
Which of the following is a partial opioid agonist?
a. hydromorphine
b. methadone
c. buprenorphine
d. morphine
c. buprenorphine
- Which of the following drugs does NOT work via GABA receptors?
a. Baclofen
b. Tizanidine
c. Diazepam
b. Tizanidine
- Morphine, Codeine, and Thebaine all fall under the classification of
a. natural opioids or opiates
b. synthetic opioids
c. semi-synthetic opioids
d. esters of morphine
a. natural opioids or opiates
- Which patient meets criteria for chronic pain?
A. A patient experiencing pain 2 weeks following a motor vehicle accident
B. A patient experiencing pain following an appendectomy
C. A patient reporting pain 1 week following a tibial fracture
D. A patient undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer reporting pain for 8 weeks
D. A patient undergoing chemotherapy for colorectal cancer reporting pain for 8 weeks
- Which of the following counseling points is most appropriate for a patient initiated on an extended-release opioid?
a. You may experience nausea and/or vomiting but will develop tolerance to this effect
b. You will develop tolerance to the constipation associated with this medication
c. An EKG is required at baseline for all extended-release opioids
d. This medication can be taken as needed when experiencing pain
a. You may experience nausea and/or vomiting but will develop tolerance to this effect
- Which of the following drugs is metabolized into active metabolites?
a. Carisoprodol
b. Baclofen
c. Cyclobenzaprine
d. Tizanidine
a. Carisoprodol
- Which of the following options is an optimal nonopioid medication for a person with significant musculoskeletal pain and comorbid depression?
a. Methocarbamol
b. Lamotrigine
c. Amitriptyline
d. Duloxetine
d. Duloxetine
- A 74 YOM presents to his primary care physicians for complaints of low back pain that has lasted for the past 6 months. The patient’s PMH is significant for atrial fibrillation and depression. His current medications are rivaroxaban 20 mg PO once daily and sertraline 100 mg PO once daily. What initial therapy is most appropriate to initiate for this patient?
a. Non-pharm therapy
b. cyclobenzaprine
c. morphine
d. baclofen
a. Non-pharm therapy
What is the prevalence of true opioid allergies?
a) Common
b) Uncommon
c) Rare
d) Occasional
b) Uncommon
When a patient experiences a true allergy or intolerance to an opioid, what is the recommended course of action?
a) Continue using the same opioid with caution
b) Discontinue opioid therapy altogether
c) Switch to a different opioid within the same class
d) Use an agent from a different opioid class
d) Use an agent from a different opioid class
Which neurotransmitter is commonly involved in the mechanism of action of many skeletal muscle relaxants?
a) Dopamine
b) Serotonin
c) GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
d) Glutamate
c) GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
Why is it important to consider the mechanism of action of skeletal muscle relaxants when prescribing them?
a) To prevent allergic reactions
b) To avoid interactions with other medications
c) To enhance their efficacy
d) To reduce their side effects
b) To avoid interactions with other medications
For a patient using other CNS depressants, what type of muscle relaxant is preferred to minimize the risk of additive CNS depression?
a) Any skeletal muscle relaxant
b) A muscle relaxant with a precaution for use with other CNS depressants
c) A muscle relaxant that does not have a precaution for use with other CNS depressants
d) A centrally-acting muscle relaxant
c) A muscle relaxant that does not have a precaution for use with other CNS depressants
When converting from a fentanyl patch to morphine equivalents, what should be done with the morphine milligram equivalents?
a) They should be increased by 50%
b) They should be decreased by 50%
c) They should not be adjusted
d) They should be calculated based on the patient’s weight
c) They should not be adjusted
What doses of opioids should be included when calculating morphine milligram equivalents for a fentanyl patch?
a) Only the doses of opioids received from the fentanyl patch
b) Only the doses of opioids received as needed (PRN) by the patient
c) Both the doses of opioids received from the fentanyl patch and any additional PRN doses
d) None of the above
c) Both the doses of opioids received from the fentanyl patch and any additional PRN doses
What are the most effective treatments for bone pain?
a) NSAIDs and corticosteroids
b) Bisphosphonates only
c) NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and bisphosphonates
d) Opioids and muscle relaxants
) NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and bisphosphonates
When selecting therapies for bone pain, what patient-specific factors should be considered?
a) Liver function only
b) Renal function, cardiac history, and drug-drug interactions
c) Age and gender
d) Blood type and cholesterol levels
b) Renal function, cardiac history, and drug-drug interactions
What is the most effective action for managing bone pain?
a) Increasing current opioids
b) Changing the opioid
c) Adding an agent specific for bone pain
d) Adding muscle relaxants
c) Adding an agent specific for bone pain
When are fentanyl short-acting products indicated?
a) Only for cancer-related breakthrough pain
b) Only for non-cancer-related breakthrough pain
c) Both for cancer and non-cancer-related breakthrough pain
d) Neither for cancer nor non-cancer-related breakthrough pain
a) Only for cancer-related breakthrough pain
According to CDC Chronic Pain Guidance for Opioids, when should naloxone be prescribed?
a) For any opioid dose
b) For ≥50 MME per day or if on concomitant benzodiazepine therapy
c) Only if the patient requests it
d) Only if the patient has a history of overdose
b) For ≥50 MME per day or if on concomitant benzodiazepine therapy
According to NCCN guidelines for cancer pain treatment, what is recommended for persistent use of short-acting opioids?
a) Increasing the dose of short-acting opioids
b) Using an extended-release (ER) opioid with breakthrough short-acting medications
c) Using immediate-release (IR) opioids only
d) Stopping opioid therapy altogether
b) Using an extended-release (ER) opioid with breakthrough short-acting medications
When converting to a new opioid, what is the recommended dose adjustment?
a) Increase the dose by 50%
b) Decrease the dose by 25%
c) Decrease the dose by 50%
d) Maintain the same dose
) Decrease the dose by 50%
Which opioid conversion does not require a dose reduction of 50%?
a) Fentanyl patch to morphine
b) Morphine to oxycodone
c) Oxycodone to hydromorphone
d) Methadone to fentanyl patch
a) Fentanyl patch to morphine
What are common symptoms of neuropathic pain?
a) Aching and throbbing
b) Numbness and weakness
c) Burning, tingling, stabbing
d) Dull and persistent
c) Burning, tingling, stabbing
Why are opioids not considered first-line treatment for neuropathic pain?
a) They are ineffective in treating neuropathic pain
b) They have too many side effects
c) More effective options are available
d) Patients often develop tolerance quickly
c) More effective options are available
Which medication is also helpful for neuropathic pain and concomitant depression?
a) Gabapentin
b) Pregabalin
c) Duloxetine
d) Venlafaxine
c) Duloxetine
Methadone and buprenorphine are primarily used for:
a) Acute pain management
b) Opioid withdrawal and maintenance
c) Anxiety disorders
d) Hypertension treatment
b) Opioid withdrawal and maintenance
Which of the following statements about methadone is true?
a) It can be prescribed by any healthcare provider
b) It is typically given as an oral liquid
c) It does not require monitoring for QT prolongation
d) It is available over-the-counter
b) It is typically given as an oral liquid
When should buprenorphine be initiated for opioid use disorder?
a) At any time during opioid use
b) Only when withdrawal symptoms are severe
c) At the time of opioid discontinuation or significant reduction in use with mild to no withdrawal symptoms
d) After being abstinent from opioids for at least 30 days
c) At the time of opioid discontinuation or significant reduction in use with mild to no withdrawal symptoms
What is the recommended route of administration for naltrexone in opioid use disorder maintenance?
a) Oral tablets
b) Intramuscular (IM) injection every 4 weeks
c) Subcutaneous injection
d) Intravenous (IV) infusion
b) Intramuscular (IM) injection every 4 weeks
What precaution should be taken when prescribing naltrexone for opioid use disorder?
a) Monitoring renal function
b) Monitoring for QT prolongation
c) Monitoring liver function tests (LFTs) for hepatic injury
d) Monitoring blood pressure
c) Monitoring liver function tests (LFTs) for hepatic injury
Which statement accurately describes the difference between anesthetics and analgesics?
a) Anesthetics selectively reduce pain without causing a loss of other sensations.
b) Anesthetics reduce all types of sensation or block consciousness completely, while analgesics reduce pain selectively.
c) Anesthetics and analgesics have similar mechanisms of action.
d) Anesthetics are primarily used for reducing inflammation, while analgesics are used for pain relief only.
b) Anesthetics reduce all types of sensation or block consciousness completely, while analgesics reduce pain selectively.
Which medication was synthesized from salicylic acid and was first sold as a prescription drug in the form of a white powder before becoming available over-the-counter in tablet form?
a) Acetaminophen
b) Ibuprofen
c) Naproxen
d) Aspirin
d) Aspirin
What is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen in pain relief?
a) Inhibition of nitric oxide pathway
b) Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and release in the central nervous system (CNS)
c) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes
d) Activation of opioid receptors
b) Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis and release in the central nervous system (CNS)
Which medication is a non-selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, inhibiting both COX-1 and COX-2, and is associated with antipyretic effects due to its action on the hypothalamus?
a) Aspirin
b) Acetaminophen
c) Ibuprofen
d) Naproxen
c) Ibuprofen
What is the primary route of elimination for naproxen and its metabolites?
a) Feces
b) Sweat
c) Urine
d) Saliva
c) Urine
Which adverse effect is associated with long-term use of aspirin?
a) Reye’s Syndrome
b) Liver damage
c) Kidney dysfunction
d) Bleeding time prolongation
d) Bleeding time prolongation
What is the primary mechanism of action of naproxen?
a) Inhibition of nitric oxide pathway
b) Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
c) Stimulation of opioid receptors
d) Activation of COX-2 enzymes
b) Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
How is acetaminophen primarily metabolized in the body?
a) By sulfate and glucuronide conjugation
b) By hydrolysis into salicylic acid
c) By oxidation in the liver
d) By conversion into a toxic metabolite (NAPQI)
a) By sulfate and glucuronide conjugation
Which medication was initially marketed as a prescription-only drug before becoming available over-the-counter in the 1970s?
a) Acetaminophen
b) Naproxen
c) Aspirin
d) Ibuprofen
d) Ibuprofen
What is a potential side effect of phenacetin, a medication closely related to acetaminophen?
a) Liver damage
b) Kidney dysfunction
c) Reye’s Syndrome
d) Gastrointestinal bleeding
b) Kidney dysfunction
What is the primary mechanism of action of meloxicam?
a) Inhibition of bacterial DNA synthesis
b) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
c) Inhibition of N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors
d) Activation of opioid receptors
b) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2)
How is diclofenac primarily metabolized in the body?
a) Metabolized into active compounds
b) Metabolized into inactive compounds
c) Metabolized by CYP2C9 and CYP3A4
d) Metabolized by CYP2D6 only
b) Metabolized into inactive compounds
Which medication exhibits bacteriostatic activity by inhibiting bacterial DNA synthesis?
a) Meloxicam
b) Diclofenac
c) Celecoxib
d) Naproxen
b) Diclofenac
. What is the main route of elimination for celecoxib?
a) Renal elimination
b) Fecal elimination
c) Both renal and fecal elimination
d) Metabolic conversion into active compounds
) Both renal and fecal elimination
Which medication has a half-life of approximately 20 hours?
a) Meloxicam
b) Diclofenac
c) Celecoxib
d) Naproxen
a) Meloxicam
How is celecoxib primarily metabolized?
a) By CYP2C9 only
b) By CYP2C9, CYP3A4, and CYP2C8
c) By CYP2D6 only
d) By CYP3A4 and CYP2C8
b) By CYP2C9, CYP3A4, and CYP2C8
Which medication has been shown to cross the placenta in laboratory animals, although human data is not available?
a) Meloxicam
b) Diclofenac
c) Celecoxib
b) Diclofenac
When does diclofenac typically achieve peak plasma concentrations after oral administration?
a) Within 10-40 minutes
b) Within 1-2 hours
c) Within 3 hours
d) Within 20 hours
c) Within 3 hours
What is the primary mechanism of action of ketorolac?
a) Blocks sodium channels
b) Inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
c) Decreases the ability of local neurons to send signals to the brain
d) Helps block pain messages to nerves
b) Inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
How is ketorolac primarily eliminated from the body?
a) Metabolized via hydroxylation
b) Renal elimination
c) Metabolized in the liver to less active metabolites
d) Absorbed through the skin
b) Renal elimination
Which medication blocks sodium channels to decrease the ability of local neurons to send signals to the brain?
a) Ketorolac
b) Indomethacin
c) Transdermal lidocaine
d) Capsaicin cream
c) Transdermal lidocaine
What is the primary mechanism of action of capsaicin cream?
a) Blocks sodium channels
b) Inhibits the activity of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes
c) Helps block pain messages to nerves
d) Produces a sensation of burning
) Helps block pain messages to nerves
. How does topical capsaicin act in the skin to reduce pain?
a) By depleting substance P
b) By increasing the transport of neurotrophic factors
c) By defunctionalization of nociceptive fibers
d) By blocking sodium channels
c) By defunctionalization of nociceptive fibers
How long does it take for peak effects to be observed with transdermal lidocaine?
a) 1-2 hours
b) 5-30 minutes
c) 10-60 minutes
d) 2.5-5 hours
b) 5-30 minutes
What is the primary route of elimination for ketorolac?
a) Renal elimination
b) Fecal elimination
c) Metabolism in the liver
d) Absorption through the skin
a) Renal elimination
Which of the following is not a family of opioid peptides?
a) β-endorphin
b) Enkephalins
c) Nad dynorphins
d) Gamma-endorphin
d) Gamma-endorphin
Opioid receptor activation elicits presynaptic and postsynaptic inhibition primarily by altering:
a) Sodium conductance
b) Calcium conductance
c) Potassium conductance
d) Chloride conductance
c) Potassium conductance
Which receptor activation is crucial to the rewarding, analgesic, and addictive properties of opioids?
a) Delta
b) Kappa
c) Mu
d) Sigma
c) Mu
Which opioid is derived from the opium poppy and used to treat acute and chronic severe pain?
a) Codeine
b) Thebaine
c) Hydrocodone
d) Morphine
d) Morphine
What is the primary side effect associated with opioid use that poses the greatest risk of mortality?
a) Nausea
b) Dry mouth
c) Respiratory depression
d) Drowsiness
c) Respiratory depression
Thebaine differs from morphine and codeine in that it:
a) Is not derived from opium
b) Has stimulatory effects
c) Is used therapeutically
d) Is a partial opioid agonist
b) Has stimulatory effects