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Pharmacology Made Easy 5.0 Pain and Inflammation Test Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
When would a patient be most likely prescribed an opioid analgesic?✔✔a) Following surgery for pain relief
b) For mild, chronic pain
c) For pain related to minor injuries
d) To reduce fever
What is the main advantage of using COX-2 inhibitors over traditional NSAIDs?✔✔a) They cause fewer gastrointestinal side effects
b) They are less expensive
c) They are more potent
d) They have a faster onset of action
Which drug is commonly used to treat gout by reducing uric acid levels?
a) Methotrexate 1 / 3
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✔✔b) Allopurinol
c) Prednisone
d) Codeine
What is a common side effect of opioid medications that patients should be counseled about?
a) Excessive thirst
✔✔b) Constipation
c) Hair loss
d) Increased appetite
How does tramadol relieve pain?
a) By blocking acetylcholine receptors
b) By increasing serotonin and norepinephrine levels in the brain
✔✔c) By acting on opioid receptors and inhibiting pain transmission
d) By reducing inflammation in the body
What is the primary action of NSAIDs in the treatment of pain and inflammation?
a) Increase blood flow to tissues 2 / 3
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✔✔b) Inhibit the production of prostaglandins to reduce pain and inflammation
c) Block serotonin receptors
d) Decrease heart rate
Which of the following is a common side effect of long-term use of corticosteroids?
a) Improved immune function
✔✔b) Osteoporosis
c) Increased muscle mass
d) Decreased blood sugar levels
What type of pain is most effectively treated with opioids?
a) Inflammatory pain
b) Chronic non-cancer pain
✔✔c) Severe acute pain
d) Mild to moderate pain
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis?✔✔a) Methotrexate
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