BIOLOGICAL PAIN MANAGMENT STRATEGIES

Question 1

Analgesics

Answer 1

Pain relief medicines

Referred to as painkillers

Question 2

Name 2 types of analgesics

Answer 2

• NSAIDS
• OPIOIDS

Question 3

What are opioids?

Answer 3

• A type of analgesic.
• Reduces pain by attaching to opiods receptors in the brain.
• Which release signals that reduce pain perception and increase pleasure feelings.

Question 4

How do opioids work?

Answer 4

• By attaching to opiods receptors in the brain.

Question 5

What happens after opioids attach to opioid receptors in the brain?

Answer 5

• The receptors release signals that
• Reduce pain perception
• increase pleasure feelings.

Question 6

What do NSAID’s stand for?

Answer 6

• Non- Sterodial Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Question 7

What are NSAIDS (non- sterodial anti-inflammatory drugs?

Answer 7

• A type of analgestic.
• That relieves pain by reducing the production of prostaglandins.

Question 8

What are prostaglandins?

Answer 8

• A hormone like substance that causes pain.

Question 9

Examples of NSAIDS

Answer 9

• Paracetamol
• Advil
• Aspirin

Question 10

Examples of Opioids

Answer 10

• Morphine
• Codeine

Question 11

Name 2 strengths of ANALGESICS

Answer 11

1. EFFECTIVE RELIEF: Signficantly, quickly reduces pain.
2. ACCESSIBILITY: NSAID’s are widely available. Over-the-counter access makes them convienent for managing acute pain.

Question 12

NAME 1 WEAKNESSES OF ANALGESICS

Answer 12

1. SIDE EFFECTS
   NSAIDS= Can cause gastrointestinal issues with prolonged use.
   OPIODS= High potential for dependence, tolerance, misuse especially with prolonged use

Question 13

Name some strengths and weaknesses of analgesics as a biochemical pain managment technique.

Answer 13

Strengths= accessibility, effective
Weaknesses= Side effects