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

    • Severe pain
    • Pain caused by inflammation
    • Intracranial pain
    • Pain in young infants
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Explore the intricacies of pain perception in this Biology Exam: Trivia! Quiz. Dive into topics like pain transmission through myelinated A-delta fibers, the spinothalamic tract, and the gate-control theory. Understand pain tolerance and referred pain, crucial for students and professionals in health sciences.

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Referred pain
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 4. 

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

    • Tension

    • Sinus

    • Migraine

    • Intracranial

    Correct Answer
    A. Migraine
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. At the synapse by the entry of other sensory impulses
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 7. 

    In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord?

    • The reticular formation

    • The corticospinal tract

    • The spinothalamic tract

    • The relevant dermatome

    Correct Answer
    A. The spinothalamic tract
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Myelinated A-delta fibers
    Explanation
    ANS: B

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  • 9. 

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

    • Acetaminophen

    • Morphine

    • Codeine

    • Intravenous general anesthesia

    Correct Answer
    A. Acetaminophen
    Explanation
    ANS: A

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Pain tolerance
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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  • 11. 

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

    • Meperidine

    • Acetaminophen

    • Codeine

    • Ibuprofen

    Correct Answer
    A. Codeine
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 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.

    Correct Answer
    A. Young infants respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
    Explanation
    ANS: C

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. A stress response
    Explanation
    ANS: D

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