Which of the following classifications of drugs is used to treat nociceptive pain?
a. nonnarcotics
b. antibiotics
c. stimulants
d. antidepressants
a. Treatment of nociceptive orofacial pain is not as complicated as for neuroleptic pain. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen (Tylenol) are adequate for acute pain control. More intense nociceptive pain responds well to opioids (narcotic analgesics).
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A. Two alphas, two betas (?2, ?2) B. Three betas, three deltas (?3, ?3) C. Two deltas, two betas (?2, ?2) D. Two sigmas, two gammas (?2, ?2)