PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - BASIC PHARMACOLOGY & PAIN QUIZ

QUESTION 1
The impulses related to acute pain are usually transmitted through:
nociceptors
myelinated A delta fibers.
a sensory fiber with a low pain threshold.
unmelinated C fibers.

QUESTION 2
Which of the following are considered to be the toxic effects of a drug?
additional, mild, unwanted effects
unusual, unexpected mild effects
serious, possibly life-threatening effects
effects on developing fetal cells

QUESTION 3
Which is the correct abbreviation for “three times daily”?
tid
q3h
qid
prn

QUESTION 4
Antagonistic drugs may be used to:
increase the effectiveness of selected drugs
prolong the action of a drug
act as an antidote when necessary
speed up the excretion of a drug

QUESTION 5
A patient who has developed a tolerance for codeine will:
demonstrated physical signs when the drug is discontinued (stopped).
require a larger dose than expected to control the pain.
require a smaller dose than expected to control the pain.
show signs/symptoms of drug toxicity.