Which is not considered to be a mechanism of action of opioid analgesics?
a. Inhibition of afferent transmission in the dorsal horn
b. Inhibition of pain perception via the limbic system, thalamus, hypothalamus and midbrain
c. Inhibition of substance P release in the dorsal horn
d. Stimulation of sigma receptors in the substantia gelatinosa
Answer: D
Analgesia
- Which of the following is an adjuvant analgesic/are adjuvant analgesics?
- Which mechanism is relevant to the analgesic action of aspirin?
- An overdose of opioids may be reversed with:
- Which drug is considered to be a weak opioid, used in mild to moderate pain?
- Which route of administration is best for patients with stable chronic pain?
- For optimum pain management:
- A pain caused by a compressed nerve may be described as:
- Which psychological factors may increase a person's tolerance to pain?