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Question 1 of 8
1. Question
Non-opioid analgesics include acetaminophen, aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. For these medications, the effect is directly related to their dosage, and there is no maximum dosage beyond which there is no increase in pain relief.
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Question 2 of 8
2. Question
NSAIDs may be used in conjunction with renal failure and anticoagulants without concern.
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Question 3 of 8
3. Question
Opioid medications are categorized by the Drug Enforcement Agency based upon their potency.
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Question 4 of 8
4. Question
Opioids should never be used with non-opioid medications.
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Question 5 of 8
5. Question
There are no ceiling doses for µ agonist-only agents except for codeine, and dose titration can continue until adequate pain relief is achieved, or unmanageable or intolerable adverse effects occur.
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Question 6 of 8
6. Question
The most common side effects of the opioid medications include nausea, vomiting, pruritus, constipation, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, sweating, and sedation.
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Question 7 of 8
7. Question
Co-analgesics/adjuvant medications most often used in the correctional environment include antidepressants, muscle relaxers and anticonvulsants.
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Question 8 of 8
8. Question
Dual-mechanism analgesics include morphine, tramadol and tapentadol.