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1. What is the general term used to describe medications that relieve pain? ANS
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Analgesics



2. Select the false statement regarding key terms related to pain and the treatm
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ent of pain. ANS Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by the needto us
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e the drugs despite the harm they may cause.
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3. Name the class of analgesics that also possesses anti-
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inflammatory andantipyretic activity. ANS NSAIDs u u u u u




4. True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta receptors. ANS True
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, 5. Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be effective in treatingw
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hat type of pain? ANS Neuropathic pain
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6. Select the false statement regarding fibromyalgia. ANS It is thought to be caus
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edby the development of tolerance to pain medications.
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7. Which chemical category of opioids do most opioids fall under? ANS M
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or-phine-like drugs
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Phenanthrenes



8. True or False. Constipation is a common side effect associated with opioidsth
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at does not dissipate over time. ANS True
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9. Put the following opioids in order from least potent to most potent.
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u methadone, fentanyl, and hydrocodone ANS hydrocod u u u u u




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Fentanyl
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