Deck 22: Analgesics

Question 1

Excedrin is an example of a salicylate combined with:

A) codeine
B) caffeine
C) acetaminophen
D) niacin

Answer 1

caffeine

Question 2

The use of which of the following agents during viral infections in children may increase the incidence of Reye syndrome?

A) propranolol
B) oxycodone
C) acetaminophen
D) aspirin

Answer 2

aspirin

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is only a nonopioid analgesic and antipyretic?

A) meloxicam
B) aspirin
C) acetaminophen
D) sulindac

Answer 3

acetaminophen

Question 4

The opioid receptors are located in which of the following parts of the nervous system?

A) brain
B) spinal cord
C) synapses
D) A and B

Question 5

Pinpoint pupils, insomnia, and agitation are signs of overdose with which of the following?

A) oxaprozin
B) morphine
C) ergotamine
D) celecoxib

Question 6

Opioid antagonists include all of the following, except:

A) nalmefene
B) naltrexone
C) naftifine
D) naloxone

Question 7

All of the following foods contain salicylates, except:

A) bananas
B) raisins
C) tea
D) paprika

Question 8

Acetaminophen can be substituted for aspirin to treat mild to moderate pain or fever for all of the following patients, except:

A) Those who have a history of peptic ulcer.
B) Those who have a history of prostate hypertrophy.
C) Those who are using anticoagulants.
D) Those who are at risk for Reye syndrome.

Question 9

Which of the following COX-2 inhibitors was removed from the United States market in 2004 due to increased risk of cardiovascular events?

A) meloxicam
B) celecoxib
C) rofecoxib
D) A and C

Question 10

Which of the following NSAIDs is available in a parenteral form?

A) sulindac
B) ketorolac
C) piroxicam
D) tolmetin

Question 11

Celecoxib is used as a(n):

A) cardiotonic
B) antihistaminic
C) analgesic
D) antimalarial

Question 12

Which of the following is the greatest threat from morphine poisoning?

A) cardiovascular collapse
B) paralysis of the spinal cord
C) renal shutdown
D) respiratory depression

Question 13

The anti-inflammatory action of aspirin is due to:

A) inhibition of clotting
B) inhibition of prostaglandin formation
C) degradation of prostaglandin
D) analgesia

Question 14

Ketoprofen is considered a(n):

A) antihistamine
B) antifungal
C) anticoagulant
D) NSAID

Question 15

Which of the following opioids is available for rectal administration?

A) oxymorphone
B) hydromorphone
C) meperidine
D) oxycodone

Question 16

Salicylates increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration with which of the following drugs?

A) corticosteroids
B) oxycodone
C) alcohol
D) A and C

Question 17

Chronic ingestion of which of the following agents may cause reduction of white blood cells, liver damage in alcoholics, or renal damage?

A) ibuprofen
B) indomethacin
C) tolmetin
D) acetaminophen

Question 18

Which of the following is principally synthesized from arachidonic acid (lipids) by the enzyme COX?

A) prolactin
B) progesterone
C) prostaglandin
D) interferon

Question 19

All of the following narcotic analgesics should be avoided during pregnancy or labor, except:

A) oxycodone
B) morphine
C) hydrocodone
D) codeine

Question 20

Which of the following opioid antagonists is available in oral form?

A) naloxone
B) naltrexone
C) nalmefene
D) all of the above

Question 21

Anacin is an example of a salicylate which is combined with ____________________.

Question 22

The salicylates are contraindicated in pregnancy (category C), but aspirin during pregnancy is listed as category ____________________.

Question 23

Tolmetin, sulindac, and celecoxib are available in the United States. These agents are classified as the ____________________.

Question 24

Most NSAIDs are used for arthritis, osteoarthritis, dysmenorrhea, and ____________________ pain.

Question 25

Narcotic analgesics are classified as Schedule II drugs, except for ____________________, which is classified as a Schedule I drug.

Question 26

Pure opioid antagonists such as naloxone are able to block both mu and ____________________ receptors.

Question 27

Anti-migraine drugs include the triptans and the ergot ____________________.

Question 28

A natural or synthetic narcotic substance is referred to as an ____________________.

Question 29

Aspirin is absorbed rapidly from the duodenum and the ____________________.

Question 30

Many NSAIDs are safe and produce adverse effects only at ____________________.

Question 31

Aspirin is used as an __________, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic agent in a variety of conditions.

Question 32

Aspirin is used in the prevention of coronary thrombosis because of its __________ properties.

Question 33

Signs and symptoms of Reye syndrome include vomiting, hepatic disturbances, and __________.

Question 34

Salicylates increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulceration with __________ and corticosteroids.

Question 35

Acetaminophen does not have __________-__________ action, but has analgesic and antipyretic action.

Question 36

For acetaminophen overdose, __________ is used.

Question 37

Cyclooxygenase inhibitors have been found to have an essential role in the __________ process.

Question 38

Morphine is extracted from raw __________.

Question 39

Migraine headaches are related to abnormal changes in blood flow and metabolism in the __________.

Question 40

Migraines are three times more common in __________.

Question 41

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-ibuprofen

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 42

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-celecoxib

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 43

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-flurbiprofen

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 44

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-etodolac

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 45

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-fenoprofen

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 46

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-choline salicylate

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 47

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-diflunisal

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 48

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-salsalate

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 49

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-sodium thiosalicylate

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 50

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-acetylsalicylic acid

A) Ecotrin
B) Arthropan
C) Dolobid
D) Rexolate
E) Amigesic
F) Celebrex
G) Lodine
H) Nalfon
I) Ansaid
J) Advil

Question 51

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-methadone

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid

Question 52

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-oxymorphone

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid

Question 53

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-hydromorphone

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid

Question 54

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-hydrocodone

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid

Question 55

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-meperidine

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid

Question 56

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-oxycodone

A) Percolone
B) Hycodan
C) Demerol
D) Numorphan
E) Dolophine
F) Dilaudid