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Portage Learning Math 110 Module 8 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ MATH 110
introduction to statistics M8 Problem set
What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the
body? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Pain relief
Select the false statement regarding key terms related to
pain and the treatment of pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than
6 weeks
B. Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by
the need to use the drugs despite the harm they may
cause.
D. Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over
time that decrease its therapeutic effect - ...ANSWER...✓✓
C. Physical dependence on analgesics is characterized by
the need to use the drugs despite the harm they may
cause
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Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ analgesia, antipyretic, and anti-
inflammatory
True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta
receptors. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ True
Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be
effective in treating what type of pain? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Neuropathic Pain
Select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia.
A. It is a rare form of neuropathic pain
B. It is easily treated with traditional pain medications
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues.
D. It is thought to be caused by the development of
tolerance to pain medication - ...ANSWER...✓✓ C.
Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues
Name the one meperidine-like opioid other than
meperidine. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Fentynal
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True or False. Constipation is a common side effect
associated with opioids; however, it is known to dissipate
over time. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ False: Constipation does not
dissipate over time. In fact, most patients on long-term
opioids
need to be treated with a bowel regimen to prevent
constipation.
Name an opioid that is considered more potent than
morphine? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ any of the following:
oxymorphone, hydromorphone, or fentanyl.
Select the true statement below.
A. Oxycodone is commonly used in prescription cough
suppressants
B. Methadone is primarily used to treat addiction
C. Hydromorphone is twice as potent as morphine
D. Morphine is available in a 72-hour topical patch. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Methadone is primarily used to treat
addiction
Portage Learning Math 110 Module 8 Exam
Questions and Correct Answers/ MATH 110
introduction to statistics M8 Problem set
What is the therapeutic effect of an analgesic within the
body? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Pain relief
Select the false statement regarding key terms related to
pain and the treatment of pain.
A. Acute pain comes on suddenly and lasts no more than
6 weeks
B. Chronic pain is much more difficult to treat.
C. Physical dependence to analgesics is characterized by
the need to use the drugs despite the harm they may
cause.
D. Tolerance induces changes in the drug receptors over
time that decrease its therapeutic effect - ...ANSWER...✓✓
C. Physical dependence on analgesics is characterized by
the need to use the drugs despite the harm they may
cause
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Name the three main therapeutic effects of NSAIDs. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ analgesia, antipyretic, and anti-
inflammatory
True or False. Opioids act on mu, kappa, and delta
receptors. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ True
Certain antiepileptic medications have shown to be
effective in treating what type of pain? - ...ANSWER...✓✓
Neuropathic Pain
Select the true statement regarding fibromyalgia.
A. It is a rare form of neuropathic pain
B. It is easily treated with traditional pain medications
C. Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues.
D. It is thought to be caused by the development of
tolerance to pain medication - ...ANSWER...✓✓ C.
Symptoms include widespread pain with fatigue, sleep,
memory and mood issues
Name the one meperidine-like opioid other than
meperidine. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ Fentynal
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True or False. Constipation is a common side effect
associated with opioids; however, it is known to dissipate
over time. - ...ANSWER...✓✓ False: Constipation does not
dissipate over time. In fact, most patients on long-term
opioids
need to be treated with a bowel regimen to prevent
constipation.
Name an opioid that is considered more potent than
morphine? - ...ANSWER...✓✓ any of the following:
oxymorphone, hydromorphone, or fentanyl.
Select the true statement below.
A. Oxycodone is commonly used in prescription cough
suppressants
B. Methadone is primarily used to treat addiction
C. Hydromorphone is twice as potent as morphine
D. Morphine is available in a 72-hour topical patch. -
...ANSWER...✓✓ B. Methadone is primarily used to treat
addiction
