Narcotic agonists-antagonists have what function? (Select all that apply.)
A) Relief of moderate-to-severe pain
B) Adjunctive therapies to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
C) Relief of pain during labor and delivery
D) Relief of orthopedic pain
E) Adjuncts to general anesthesia
A, C, E
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These drugs have three functions: (1) relief of moderate-to-severe pain, (2) adjuncts to general anesthesia, and (3) relief of pain during labor and delivery. Adjunctive therapies to NSAIDs or specificity for orthopedic pain are not functions of this classification of medication.
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