NCLEX Style Study Question
Acetylsalicylic acid is being administered to an adult client. The nurse understands that the most common mechanism of action for nonnarcotic analgesics is their ability to
- inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
- alter pain perception in the cerebellum
- directly affect the central nervous system
- target the pain-producing effects of kinins
April 28th, 2005 at 9:41 am
They inhibit prostaglandin synthesis, which most of the cells produce.
April 30th, 2005 at 3:18 am
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May 1st, 2005 at 11:48 pm
Inhibit Prostaglandin Synthesis
May 6th, 2005 at 9:53 pm
Correct answer: 1
Nonnarcotic analgesics inhibit prostaglandin synthesis. Prostaglandins increase the sensitivity of pheripheral pain receptors to endogenous pain-producing substancees. There is no direct action on the central nervous system or change in pain perception.