1) Present the major categories of drugs used for pain control.

2) Briefly explain the role of NSAIDs and Acetaminophen use for pain control.

3) Compare the mechanism of action of opioids, NSAIDs and Acetaminophen and NSAIDs only.

4) Briefly explain the role of drugs used for specific pain syndromes.

5) Briefly present the differences in pharmacokinetics of opioids. Give some examples of opioids that can be used PO, parenteral, or both.

6) Briefly present the comparison of analgesic effects of morphine and aspirin

7) Briefly present the interactions between the opiods and other CNS antidepressants.

8) Explain why current strategies for the treatment of pain are related to multiple approaches, seeking the improvement in therapeutic efficacy and reduction of undesirable side effects.

9) Give an example of combination of aspirin with other drug that is likely to relieve pain better than a maximum analgesic dose of aspirin alone.