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Veterinary Technician

Category - Analgesia

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When considering common pain management techniques, what is the purpose of preemptive analgesia?

To initiate treatment before the nociceptive response is triggered
To initiate treatment at the point of nociceptive response
To initiate treatment after nociceptive response has occurred
To prevent nociceptive response from occurring

Explanation

Answer: A - The purpose of preemptive analgesia is to initiate treatment before the nociceptive response is triggered. The goal is to inhibit the development of peripheral and central pain sensitization.

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