Analgesia
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Which mechanism is relevant to the analgesic action of aspirin?

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

Which is not considered to be a mechanism of action of opioid analgesics?

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

For optimum pain management:

For optimum pain management: 




a. withhold opioid treatment, where possible, to prevent development of tolerance
b. treatment should be given only on demand
c. step up doses using an analgesic ladder
d. treat the symptoms before examining the primary cause.


Answer: C

A pain caused by a compressed nerve may be described as:

A pain caused by a compressed nerve may be described as: 




a. throbbing, burning and stinging
b. a persistent diffuse ache
c. burning, shooting and tingling
d. deep, diffuse and nagging.



Answer: C
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