Biology Exam: Trivia! Quiz Questions

1. Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and particularly useful in treating:

Severe pain

Pain caused by inflammation

Intracranial pain

Pain in young infants

ANS: B

Explanation

ANS: B

2. What is the role of nociceptors? They are:

Pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means

Spinal nerves that conduct impulses from specific areas of the skin

Responsible for the state of arousal with pain

Useful in localizing pain to a specific area of the body

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

3. Pain perceived in the left arm during the course of a heart attack is an example of:

Referred pain

Phantom pain

Chronic pain

Subjective pain response

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

4. A headache that is related to changes in cerebral blood flow is classified as a/an ________ headache.

Tension

Sinus

Migraine

Intracranial

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

5. Intractable pain is best defined as:

Pain that is perceived as occurring in an amputated limb

Severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication

Pain perceived as coming from a source other than the actual source

Pain coming from a specific dermatome

ANS: B

Explanation

ANS: B

6. According to the gate-control theory, passage of pain impulses may be naturally blocked:

At the synapse by the entry of other sensory impulses

By the stress response

By the administration of morphine directly into the spinal cord

By referring the pain to other parts of the body

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

7. In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord?

The reticular formation

The corticospinal tract

The spinothalamic tract

The relevant dermatome

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

8. The impulses related to acute pain are usually transmitted by:

Nociceptors

Myelinated A-delta fibers

Unmyelinated C fibers

Any sensory fiber with a low pain threshold

ANS: B

Explanation

ANS: B

9. Which of the following analgesics acts to reduce pain at the peripheral site?

Acetaminophen

Morphine

Codeine

Intravenous general anesthesia

ANS: A

Explanation

ANS: A

10. What is the term used to describe the degree of pain that is endured before an individual takes action?

Pain threshold

Referred pain

Phantom pain

Pain tolerance

ANS: D

Explanation

ANS: D

11. What is a common analgesic administered to control a moderate level of pain?

Meperidine

Acetaminophen

Codeine

Ibuprofen

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

12. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

The brain is more aware of pain impulses when the reticular activating system is depressed.

Acute pain does not cause a reflex response at the spinal cord synapses.

Young infants respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure.

Chronic pain is easier to tolerate without negative effects.

ANS: C

Explanation

ANS: C

13. Which of the following occurs frequently with acute pain but not with chronic pain?

Depression and debilitation

A perception of increased generalized pain and discomfort

Fatigue and lower pain tolerance

A stress response

ANS: D

Explanation

ANS: D