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Acetaminophen reduces inflammation.
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Acetaminophen may cause severe liver toxicity.
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NSAIDs decrease inflammation:
Respuesta
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non-selectively by blocking COX-1 only
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selectively by blocking COX-1 and COX-2
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non-selectively by blocking COX-1 and COX-2, as well as selectively blocking COX-2
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selectively by blocking COX-1 and non-selectively blocking COX-2
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The COX-1 isoenzyme of cyclooxygenase, it is responsible for:
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The 2 isoenzymes of cyclooxygenase convert arachidonic acid to prostaglandins.
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Opioid agonists reduce pain by binding opiate receptors in the ________.
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Opioid antagonists can reverse respiratory depression/sedation and stabilize vital signs within seconds.
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Opioid agonists have a drug interaction with ________.
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Substance P is the neurotransmitter responsible for relaying pain impulses.
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Naloxone and Naltrexone are examples of opioid antagonists.
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Competitive inhibition in opioid antagonists means they do not stimulate the receptor they occupy.
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When administering Naloxone it is important that there be no opioids in the body or acute withdrawal symptoms may occur.
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The issue with Naltrexone is that when administered to an unconscious patient who returns to consciousness abruptly, hyperventilation and tremors may occur.
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A __________ anesthetic is given when one needs to depress the CNS.
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General anesthetic drugs taken via inhalation allow for shorter term anesthesia than IV types.
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Counter-irritation of nerve endings interferes with pain perception.
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A very common and serious adverse effect of inhalation anesthetics is a sudden and often lethal increase in body temperature.
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NSAIDs help with:
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A common salicylate is:
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Which of the following, when given to children with flu-like symptoms or chickenpox, increases the risk of Reye’s syndrome?