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Analgesic Agents
Analgesics
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| binds to a receptor | agonist |
| binds to a receptor and prevents a response | antagonist |
| relieve pain without causing loss of consciousness | analgesics |
| theory of pain transmission and pain relief | gate theory |
| originates from skeletal muscles | somatic pain |
| originates from organs or smooth muscles | visceral pain |
| acetaminophen, aspirin, and NSAIDS | nonopioids |
| assist primary agents in relieving pain | adjuvant analgesic agents |
| occurs with tumors, trauma, or inflammation of the brain | central pain |
| binds to pain receptors and causes limited actions | partial agonist |
| psychologic dependence | addiction |
| level of stimulus needed to produce the perception of pain | pain threshold |
| amount of pain a patient can endure without it interfering with normal function | pain tolerance |
| comes on fast and doesn't last | acute pain |
| comes on slow and lasts | chronic pain |
| very strong pain relievers | opioids |