Written by Analgesics Worksheet
Please use your notes and text to respond to the following FRQ’s. Due Thurs. 4/14/11.
- Define of explain each of the following terms as they relate to analgesics
(a) Pain receptor
(b) Prostaglandin
(c) Leukotriene
(d) Endorphin
(e) Encephalin.
2. Distinguish between the way mild analgesics and strong analgesics react in the body to relieve pain.
3. Distinguish between an analgesic and an antipyretic
4. Describe and explain four uses for aspirin
5. List four disadvantages of using aspirin
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using acetaminophen rather than Aspirin?
7. What are the characteristics of an opiate?
8. Compare and describe the structures of morphine, codeine, and heroin.
9. What are the primary medical uses of opiates.
10. What are the primary psychological effects of opiates.
11. Explain the concepts of tolerance and dependence with respect to the use of narcotics
a. Tolerance
b. Dependence
12. Discuss the typical short term and long term effects of the use of narcotics
Short Term ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Long Term ………………………………………………………………………………………………
Option B Second Edition Practice Questions
Since most students got through question 24, below are the questions from the second edition, #25 on. These are to help you review material before Thursday’s test!
25. Describe the composition of fats and oils. Write a general formula for a fat or an oil.
26. Describe the difference in structure between saturated and unsaturated fats and explain the difference in their melting points.
27. Explain how one can calculate the number of C=C double bonds in a fat from addition reactions.
28. Explain the relationship between the iodine number and the degree of unsaturation in a fat or oil.
33. Describe the term vitamin.
34. Describe the role of vitamins in metabolism.
35. What structural features make a vitamin water soluble; fat soluble?
36. By referring to the structure of vitamin A, list two functional groups present in it.
37. With reference to the structures of vitamins A and C, account for their different water solubilities.
38. Describe the structures and major functions of retinol (vitamin A), calciferol (viatmin D) and ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
39. Describe the effects of food processing on the vitamin content of food.
40. Outline the production and roles of adrenaline, thyroxine, insulin and sex hormones in the body.
41. Identify the similarities and differences between the structures of cholesterol and the sex hormones.
42. Describe the mode of action of oral contraceptives.
43. Outline the use and abuse of steroids.
44. SKIP 44! Was accidentally assigned and deals with an HL topic. Thanks!
