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Critical Care Pharmacotherapy and Pain Management in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Quiz

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Which of the following medications is commonly used for sedation in the ICU?

Lorazepam

Explanation

Benzodiazepine with sedative properties.

What is the primary mechanism of action of opioids in pain management?

Activating opioid receptors

Explanation

Binds to opioid receptors to modulate pain perception.

Which of the following medications is a common choice for treating neuropathic pain in the ICU?

Gabapentin

Explanation

Antiepileptic agent with neuropathic pain relief properties.

What is the preferred route of administration for rapid pain relief in a critically ill patient?

Intravenous

Explanation

Direct administration into the bloodstream for quick effect.

Which of the following medications is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used for treating depression in critically ill patients?

Fluoxetine

Explanation

SSRI with antidepressant effects.

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with long-term use of opioids in ICU patients?

Respiratory depression

Explanation

Depression of respiratory function due to opioid effects on the brainstem.

Which of the following medications is commonly used for neuromuscular blockade in the ICU?

Vecuronium

Explanation

Non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent.

What is the primary pharmacological action of dexmedetomidine in the ICU?

Analgesia and sedation

Explanation

Provides pain relief and sedation through alpha-2 adrenergic agonism.

What is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen (paracetamol) in pain management?

Reduction of prostaglandin synthesis

Explanation

Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in the CNS and peripheral tissues.

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Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged use of benzodiazepines for sedation in the ICU?

Seizures

Explanation

Increased risk of epileptic seizures with prolonged benzodiazepine use.

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What is the primary mechanism of action of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in pain management?

Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis

Explanation

Blocks COX enzymes to inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, reducing pain and inflammation.

Critical Care Pharmacotherapy and Pain Management in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Quiz

Which of the following medications is commonly used for sedation in the ICU?

What is the primary mechanism of action of opioids in pain management?

Which of the following medications is a common choice for treating neuropathic pain in the ICU?

What is the preferred route of administration for rapid pain relief in a critically ill patient?

Which of the following medications is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used for treating depression in critically ill patients?

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with long-term use of opioids in ICU patients?

Which of the following medications is commonly used for neuromuscular blockade in the ICU?

What is the primary pharmacological action of dexmedetomidine in the ICU?

What is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen (paracetamol) in pain management?

Which of the following is a potential complication of prolonged use of benzodiazepines for sedation in the ICU?

What is the primary mechanism of action of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in pain management?

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