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colton

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A major difference between acetaminophen and NSAIDs is that:
 
  1. NSAIDs are less costly.
  2. only NSAIDs have a ceiling for effectiveness.
  3. only NSAIDs have anti-inflammatory actions.
  4. only the use of NSAIDs is associated with organ toxicity.

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A disadvantage of using adjuvant analgesics for cancer pain management is:
 
  1. they frequently provoke allergic reactions.
  2. they require controlled-substance prescriptions.
  3. there is a ceiling dose beyond which they will not be effective.
  4. they are higher on the WHO ladder.



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