Question 1
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Why are some NSAIDs known as 'Traditional'?
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They only block one COX
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The block both COXs
Question 2
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Constituative
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Inducible
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Membrane bound
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Cytoplasmic
Question 3
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The channels of both COX1 & COX 2 are constricted to prevent incorrect substrate binding
Question 4
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Where do NSAIDs bind on COX 1?
Question 5
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Aspirin binds permenantly to the Ser 530 of COX1
Question 6
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Why does COX2 have a much wider channel than COX 1?
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Val533 forces the channel to be wider
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Ser533 forces the channel to be wider
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Ile533 forces the channel to be wider
Question 7
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COX2 is inducible
Question 8
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The smaller channel of COX2 can be used for selective inhibition- i.e. Colecoxib
Question 9
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COX2 is much less responsible for inflammation than COX1
Question 10
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Why are selective COX2 inhibitors used on patients with G.I troubles?
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They also repair mucus membranes
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They have fewer side effects
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They cannot be digested properly by healthy tracts
Question 11
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What is the most common side effect of NSAIDs?
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GI troubles
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Renal insufficiency
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C.V disorders
Question 12
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Aspirin is the only NSAID thought not to cause cardiovascular disorders
Question 13
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Name the two NSAID side effects that contribute to cardiovascular disorders
Question 14
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Cole/Paracoxib are traditional NSAIDs
Question 15
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What is the effect of Aspirin in platelets?
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Reduced Thromboxin A2
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Reduced Thromboxin I2
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Reduced Thromboxin E2
Question 16
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The binding of aspirin lasts for the entire life of the platelet
Question 17
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To whom can Aspirin not be given?
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Over 65s
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Pregnant women
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Children under 16
Question 18
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Paracetamol is anti-inflammatory but not antipyretic
Question 19
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The action of paracetamol is unknown
Question 20
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Why is paracetamol toxic to the liver in high doses?
Question 21
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The alternative paracetamol removal pathway causes an increase in toxic NAPQ1