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Analgesic Agents
Analgesics
Question | Answer |
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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 |