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.
Question 2
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.