Pharmacology Quiz on Aspirin and Opioids

What class of drug is Aspirin?

• Opioid analgesic

• Antidepressant

• NSAID, antiplatelet, salicylate

• Antihistamine

Which of the following is a contraindication for using Aspirin?

• Diabetes

• Active bleeding

• Hypertension

• Asthma

What is a common adverse effect of Oxycodone and Morphine?

• Increased appetite

• Respiratory depression

• Insomnia

• Diarrhea

How does Aspirin act in the body?

• Binds to mu receptors in the CNS

• Inhibits COX-1 & COX-2, reducing prostaglandins and thromboxane A2

• Increases serotonin levels

• Blocks histamine receptors

What should be monitored when a patient is taking Aspirin?

• Blood glucose levels

• Platelets, Hgb/Hct, renal labs, signs of GI bleed

• Heart rate

• Liver enzymes

What is the class of Naloxone?

• Opioid agonist

• Opioid antagonist

• Tetracycline antibiotic

• Antidepressant

What is the primary action of Naloxone?

• Enhances opioid effects

• Displaces opioids at receptor sites

• Inhibits bacterial protein synthesis

• Increases respiratory depression

Which of the following is a contraindication for Doxycycline?

• Severe asthma

• Pregnancy

• Respiratory depression

• True emergency

What adverse effect is associated with Doxycycline in children under 8 years?

• Tachycardia

• Tooth discoloration

• Hypertension

• Sedation

What class of antibiotics do Cephalexin and Ceftriaxone belong to?

• Macrolides

• Cephalosporins

• Tetracyclines

• Aminoglycosides