Centrally Acting Analgesics: pharmacology practice questions

Centrally Acting Analgesics is a high-yield area on the PEBC, NAPLEX, OPRA and FPGEE exams. Phartoonz has 3 exam-style Centrally Acting Analgesics questions, each written to test the clinical decisions these licensing exams actually reward — mechanism of action, dosing, monitoring parameters, adverse effects, contraindications and patient counseling.

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Sample questions

Sample 1

Choose the correct statement concerning tramadol.

1The brand name is Ultracet.
2Tramadol is a C-IV drug.
3There is no risk of serotonin syndrome if used with serotonergic drugs.
4Diarrhea can occur with chronic use.
5Tramadol is converted to an active metabolite by CYP3A4.

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Sample 2

What is the scheduled category for tapentadol?

1C-I
2C-IV
3C-III
4C-II
5C-V

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Sample 3

JM is a 56-year-old male who brings a prescription for tapentadol to the pharmacy. Choose the correct statement about this medication:

1The brand name is Soma.
2It is safe to use in patients with a history of seizures.
3The patient should limit alcohol intake to 3 beverages daily.
4It is a DEA schedule II drug.
5It should be avoided in patients with aspirin sensitivity.

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