Which statements are true regarding pain medications? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Opioids act within the CNS.
2. NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
3. NSAIDs act within the CNS.
4. Opioids act at the peripheral level.
5. Narcotics act within the CNS.
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Rationale 1: Opioids act within the CNS and NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
Rationale 2: NSAIDs act at the peripheral level and opioids act within the CNS.
Rationale 3: NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
Rationale 4: Opioids act within the CNS.
Rationale 5: Narcotics, another term for opioids, act within the CNS.
Global Rationale: Opioids, or narcotics, act within the CNS and NSAIDs act at the peripheral level.
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