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Pharm Made Easy 5.0 Pain and Inflammation Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is a major side effect of opioid use that patients should be educated about?✔✔a) Constipation
b) Insomnia
c) Increased appetite
d) Excessive sweating
Which of the following is a benefit of using acetaminophen over NSAIDs?✔✔a) It has less risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
b) It is more effective for reducing inflammation
c) It is better for long-term pain management
d) It can be used for all types of pain
When should corticosteroids be used in pain management?✔✔a) For acute inflammatory conditions when rapid relief is needed 1 / 3
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b) For chronic non-inflammatory pain
c) As a first-line treatment for mild pain
d) Only for infections
What is an appropriate nursing intervention for a patient experiencing opioid-induced nausea?✔✔a) Administering an antiemetic as prescribed
b) Withholding fluids to prevent vomiting
c) Increasing the opioid dosage
d) Encouraging the patient to stay in a supine position
Which pain medication is commonly prescribed for a patient with a herniated disk causing severe nerve pain?✔✔a) Gabapentin
b) Ibuprofen
c) Acetaminophen
d) Hydrocodone
What is the main reason for using opioids in post-operative pain management? 2 / 3
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✔✔a) To provide effective relief from moderate to severe pain
b) To reduce swelling and inflammation
c) To prevent infections
d) To aid in muscle relaxation
What is the action of a muscle relaxant in the treatment of pain?✔✔a) It reduces muscle spasm and relieves associated pain
b) It blocks nerve transmission in the affected area
c) It reduces inflammation in the muscle tissue
d) It acts as an analgesic to relieve pain directly
What is a critical consideration when prescribing NSAIDs for pain relief in elderly patients?✔✔a) The risk of kidney damage and gastrointestinal bleeding
b) Their increased tolerance to NSAIDs
c) The need for higher doses to relieve pain
d) Their reduced risk of side effects
Which of the following is a risk of long-term corticosteroid therapy?
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