What are Opioid analgesics? Select one: A. Treat the cause of the pain B. Are scheduled and potentially addictive medications C. Block the perception of pain in the CNS D. Both B and C accurately describe opioid analgesics.
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Option A states that opioid analgesics treat the cause of pain. This is incorrect; opioid analgesics primarily work by blocking pain signals. Option B states that opioid analgesics are scheduled and potentially addictive medications. This is true; many opioid Show more…
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