Question 1

Which of the following agents is known to have a drug interaction with lithium?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Naproxen 
C) Acetaminophen 
D) Oxycodone 
A) Aspirin 
B) Naproxen 
C) Acetaminophen 
D) Oxycodone B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of COX II?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a widely distributed constitutive enzyme. 
B) It is responsible for the adverse reactions of the NSAIDs. 
C) It is synthesized only when inflammation occurs. 
D) It is not an enzyme. 
A) It is a widely distributed constitutive enzyme. 
B) It is responsible for the adverse reactions of the NSAIDs. 
C) It is synthesized only when inflammation occurs. 
D) It is not an enzyme. C

Question 3

Which drug is a biologic response modifier used to treat rheumatic arthritis?

Accepted Answer

A) Rituximab (Rituxan) 
B) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 
C) Adalimumab (Humira) 
D) Etanercept (Enbrel) 
A) Rituximab (Rituxan) 
B) Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) 
C) Adalimumab (Humira) 
D) Etanercept (Enbrel) A

Question 4

Which of the following NSAIDs is considered the drug of choice for management of dental pain when a NSAID is indicated?

Accepted Answer

A) Naproxen 
B) Naproxen sodium 
C) Ibuprofen 
D) Diflunisal 
A) Naproxen 
B) Naproxen sodium 
C) Ibuprofen 
D) Diflunisal

Question 5

Probenecid and allopurinol both inhibit the synthesis of uric acid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Aspirin should not be given to a child until he or she is 18 years of age because

Accepted Answer

A) the tablets are too difficult to swallow. 
B) there is a risk of Reye syndrome. 
C) aspirin is a narcotic and requires a prescription. 
D) aspirin has been associated with hepatotoxicity. 
A) the tablets are too difficult to swallow. 
B) there is a risk of Reye syndrome. 
C) aspirin is a narcotic and requires a prescription. 
D) aspirin has been associated with hepatotoxicity.

Question 7

Aspirin should not be given to children until they are 18 years of age.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following agents is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

A) Colchicine 
B) Ibuprofen 
C) Allopurinol 
D) Probenecid 
A) Colchicine 
B) Ibuprofen 
C) Allopurinol 
D) Probenecid

Question 9

Which of the following raises the pain threshold?

Accepted Answer

A) Emotional instability 
B) Sympathy 
C) Sleep 
D) Both A and C 
E) Both B and C 
A) Emotional instability 
B) Sympathy 
C) Sleep 
D) Both A and C 
E) Both B and C

Question 10

Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to

Accepted Answer

A) diflunisal. 
B) salsalate. 
C) bradykinin. 
D) ketoprofen. 
A) diflunisal. 
B) salsalate. 
C) bradykinin. 
D) ketoprofen.

Question 11

Which of the following is true concerning NSAIDs?

Accepted Answer

A) Many prescribers agree that the NSAIDs are the most useful drug group for the treatment of dental pain. 
B) Unlike aspirin,NSAIDs do not inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). 
C) Most NSAIDs reach a peak blood level in approximately 20 minutes. 
D) NSAIDs do not have a significant antiinflammatory effect. 
A) Many prescribers agree that the NSAIDs are the most useful drug group for the treatment of dental pain. 
B) Unlike aspirin,NSAIDs do not inhibit the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). 
C) Most NSAIDs reach a peak blood level in approximately 20 minutes. 
D) NSAIDs do not have a significant antiinflammatory effect.

Question 12

Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Accepted Answer

A) Celecoxib (Celebrex) 
B) Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
C) Diclofenac (Voltaren) 
D) Ketoprofen (Orudis) 
A) Celecoxib (Celebrex) 
B) Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
C) Diclofenac (Voltaren) 
D) Ketoprofen (Orudis)

Question 13

Which drug carries a safety warning regarding the risk of three rare,but potentially fatal,skin reactions associated with?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin and salicylates 
B) NSAIDs 
C) Acetaminophen 
D) Colchicine. 
A) Aspirin and salicylates 
B) NSAIDs 
C) Acetaminophen 
D) Colchicine.

Question 14

An acute overdose with acetaminophen may damage the

Accepted Answer

A) eyes. 
B) liver. 
C) spleen. 
D) kidney. 
A) eyes. 
B) liver. 
C) spleen. 
D) kidney.

Question 15

Prostacyclin _____ aggregation of platelets and thromboxane A₂ ____ aggregation of platelets.

Accepted Answer

A) stimulates;stimulates 
B) stimulates;inhibits 
C) inhibits;stimulates 
D) inhibits;inhibits 
A) stimulates;stimulates 
B) stimulates;inhibits 
C) inhibits;stimulates 
D) inhibits;inhibits

Question 16

Which of the following is the best to use in pediatric patients for both its analgesic and antipyretic action?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspirin 
B) Acetaminophen 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Codeine 
A) Aspirin 
B) Acetaminophen 
C) NSAIDs 
D) Codeine

Question 17

Who is most likely to experience the most cases of accidental overdose with acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

A) Infants 
B) Children 
C) Young adults 
D) Older adults 
A) Infants 
B) Children 
C) Young adults 
D) Older adults

Question 18

Which of the following NSAIDs is the best choice for a patient to take if a blood clotting test is required soon following administration of the NSAID?

Accepted Answer

A) Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
B) Ibuprofen (Motrin) 
C) Oxaprozin (Daypro) 
D) Meloxicam (Mobic) 
A) Naproxen (Naprosyn) 
B) Ibuprofen (Motrin) 
C) Oxaprozin (Daypro) 
D) Meloxicam (Mobic)

Question 19

Nonopioid analgesics act primarily at the peripheral nerve endings,although their antipyretic effect is mediated centrally.

Accepted Answer

A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true,the second statement is false. 
D) The first statement is false,the second statement is true. 
A) Both statements are true. 
B) Both statements are false. 
C) The first statement is true,the second statement is false. 
D) The first statement is false,the second statement is true.

Question 20

Alcohol consumption stimulates the breakdown of acetaminophen,thereby decreasing the toxic potential of acetaminophen use.

Accepted Answer

A) Both parts of the statement are true. 
B) Both parts of the statement are false. 
C) The first part of the statement is true;the second part is false. 
D) The first part of the statement is false;the second part is true. 
A) Both parts of the statement are true. 
B) Both parts of the statement are false. 
C) The first part of the statement is true;the second part is false. 
D) The first part of the statement is false;the second part is true.

Exam 5: Nonopioid Non-Narcoticanalgesics

Which of the following agents is known to have a drug interaction with lithium?

Which of the following statements is true of COX II?

Which drug is a biologic response modifier used to treat rheumatic arthritis?

Which of the following NSAIDs is considered the drug of choice for management of dental pain when a NSAID is indicated?

Probenecid and allopurinol both inhibit the synthesis of uric acid.

Aspirin should not be given to a child until he or she is 18 years of age because

Aspirin should not be given to children until they are 18 years of age.

Which of the following agents is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor?

Which of the following raises the pain threshold?

Prostaglandins sensitize pain receptors to

Which of the following is true concerning NSAIDs?

Adverse cardiovascular effects are thought to be least likely to occur with the use of which of the following nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

Which drug carries a safety warning regarding the risk of three rare,but potentially fatal,skin reactions associated with?

An acute overdose with acetaminophen may damage the

Prostacyclin _____ aggregation of platelets and thromboxane A₂ ____ aggregation of platelets.

Which of the following is the best to use in pediatric patients for both its analgesic and antipyretic action?

Who is most likely to experience the most cases of accidental overdose with acetaminophen?

Which of the following NSAIDs is the best choice for a patient to take if a blood clotting test is required soon following administration of the NSAID?

Nonopioid analgesics act primarily at the peripheral nerve endings,although their antipyretic effect is mediated centrally.

Alcohol consumption stimulates the breakdown of acetaminophen,thereby decreasing the toxic potential of acetaminophen use.

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