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13 Cards in this Set
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How to mild analgesics relieve pain
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intercept the pain stimulus at the source preventing pain, swelling or fever.
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How do strong analgesics work
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bond to receptor sites in the brain
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Advantages of using aspirin over paracetemol
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Aspirin can prevent heart attack and stroke.
Reduces fever better is an anti-inflammatory not as easy to overdose |
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Disadvantages of using aspirin
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stomach ulers
allergic reactions |
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Disadvantages of using paracetemol
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Over dosage and lead to liver and brain damage.
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Name two mild analgesics
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aspirin and paracetemol
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Name three strong analgesics
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morphine, codeine and heroin
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State one advantage of using morphine as an analgesic.
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Strong pain relief
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State one disadvantage of using morphine as an analgesic.
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Constipation
Suppressing the cough reflex Constriction of pupils. |
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State one advantage of using codeine as an analgesic.
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Fewer side affects than morphine and heroine.
Not addictive. |
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State one advantage of using codeine as an analgesic.
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does not treat severe pain.
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State one advantage of using heroin as an analgesic.
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None
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State one disadvantage of using heroin as an analgesic.
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High potential for addiction Increasing tolerance.
Danger of having a fatal overdose |
