PBQ Case 1 – CNS Module

PBQ Case 1 – CNS Module

70-year-old male patient with lung cancer was treated for severe pain
due to bone metastasis.

(20 marks)
Q1. State the drug class and its example that is most suitable for the
relief of pain in this patient. (2 marks)

Q2. Explain the mechanism of action of the drug you have mentioned in
Q1. (8 marks)

Q3. List FIVE (5) adverse drug reactions of the drug you have mentioned
in Q1. (5 marks)

Q4. State the drug that you would use to treat the accidental overdose of
the drug you have mentioned in Q1. Briefly explain its mechanism of
action. (2 marks)

Q5. Despite treatment the patient continued to have pain. Could addition
of pentazocine provide further relief of pain for this patient? Give reason
for your answer. (3 marks)