Which mechanism is relevant to the analgesic action of aspirin?
a. Inhibition of opioid receptors
b. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS
c. Irreversible inhibition of platelet aggregation
d. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis in the periphery
Answer: D
Analgesia
- Which of the following is an adjuvant analgesic/are adjuvant analgesics?
- An overdose of opioids may be reversed with:
- Which is not considered to be a mechanism of action of opioid analgesics?
- 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?