Chapter 6 Pain

Question 0

Describe chronic pain

Answer 0

Lasts longer

Results from permanent damage or long-term illness

Question 1

Describe acute pain

Answer 1

Appears suddenly
Usually from tissue or bone damage
Short duration

Question 2

Goals of therapy for pain

Answer 2

Reduce pain level to a tolerable level

Allow patient to function as closely to baseline as possible

Question 3

Non-pharmacologic treatment of pain

Answer 3

Physical therapy
Exercise
Psychological treatment
Acupuncture
Nutritional supplements

Question 4

Name a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (nsaid)

Answer 4

Naprosyn (naproxen)

Question 5

How does naprosyn (naproxen) work

Answer 5

Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis via inhibition of COX enzymes. Blocks COX-2 in the brain

Question 6

Side effects of naprosyn

Answer 6

Stomach upset
Kidney failure
Sun sensitivity
Increased risk of stroke/heart attack

Question 7

Name a combination opiate/non-opiate pain reliever.

Answer 7

Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)

Question 8

What DEA schedule is vicodin

Answer 8

III

Question 9

Side effects of vicodin

Answer 9

Sedation
Dizziness
Nausea
Constipation

Question 10

What DEA schedule is roxicidone(oxycodone)

Answer 10

II

Question 11

Name an opiate pain killer

Answer 11

Roxicodone

Question 12

How does roxicodone work

Answer 12

Binds to opiate receptors, causing pain relief.

Question 13

How does Vicodin work

Answer 13

Bind to opiate receptors in the brain

Question 14

Side effects of roxicodone

Answer 14

Sedation
Dizziness
Constipation
Nausea

Question 15

OxyContin is the same as what other pain killer

Answer 15

Roxicodone

Question 16

How often is oxycontin given

Answer 16

Every 12 hrs

Question 17

How often is roxicodone given

Answer 17

Every 4-6 hrs

Question 18

Define addiction

Answer 18

Compulsive use of a drug, despite dangerous effects

Question 19

Define dependence

Answer 19

The body needs to function normally