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Chronic Pain Flashcards

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What is chronic pain?

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pain beyond expected period of healing and which no longer serves a useful purpose- secondary to physiological changes in signalling and dection of pain

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What is neuropathic pain?

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an inappropriate response caused by a dysfunction in the nervous system

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What are common causes of neuropathic pain?

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shingles; surgery; trauma; diabetic neuropathy; amputation

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What is the efficacy of NSAIDs?

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nociceptive pain

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What is the MOA of NSAIDs?

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inhibition of COx and prostaglandin synthesis

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What are the SE of NSAIDs?

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GI irritation; renal toxicitiy; potential drug-drug interactions; CVS SE

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What is the efficacy of paracetamol?

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analgesic and antipyretic- no anti-inflam

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What is the MOA of paracetamol?

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inhibition of central prostaglandin synthesis but not fully understoof

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Waht is the efficacy of opiod analgesics?

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nocicepitve pain; less effective in chronic states; partially effective in neuropathic pain

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What is the MOA of opioids?

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activate endogenous analgesic system

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What are the SE of opioids?

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N and V; constipation; dizziness/vertigo; somnolence; dry skin, pruritius

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What is the efficacy of tricyclics?

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neuropathic pain; CRPS; tension headache

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What is the MOA of TCAs?

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inhibition of neuronal reuptake of noradrenaline and serotonin

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What are the SE of TCAs?

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constipation; dry mouth; somnolence; abnormalities in HR or rhythm; insomnia; increased appetite

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What is the efficacy of SSRIs and SNRIs?

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neuropathic pain

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What is the MOA of SSRIs and SNRIs?

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inhibiti reuptake of noradrenaline or serotonin or both; provide analgesia by intesifying descending inhibition

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Waht are the SEs of SSRIs and SNRIs?

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N and V; constipation; somnolence; dry mouth; increased sweating and loss of appetite

18
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What is the MOA of gabapentin?

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binds to presynaptic voltage calcium channels

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What is the MOA of pregabalin?

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interacts with special N-type calcium channels

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What is the MOA of carbamazepin?

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blocks sodium and clacium channels

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What are the SE of anticonvulsants?

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sedation; dizziness; ataxia; peripheral oedema; nausea and weight gain

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