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What is the most common cause of long-term disability, with lost work days, in the US?

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pain

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What does persistent pain cause?

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fxnal impairment and disability, psychological distress, and sleep deprivation. affects the quality of life

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Define chronic pain

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no biological value, has persisted beyond the normal tissue healing time

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What does the DSM define chronic pain as?

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persistent pain for six months

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What are the three types of pain?

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adaptive, inflammatory, maladaptive

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Define adaptive pain

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contributes to survival by protecting the organism from injury and promoting healing

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Define inflammatory pain

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preceded by injury at cellular level.

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Define maladaptive pain

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pain as a disease, abnormal sensory process, persisten or recurrent

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Define hyperesthesia

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increased sensitivity to stimulation, excluding the special senses

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define dysethesia

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an unpleasant abnormal sensation whether spontaneous or evoked

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Describe psychogenic pain

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physical pain that is caused, increased or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavorial factors

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What are some of the most common psychogenic pains?

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headache, back pain, or stomach pain

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Describe phantom pain

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felt in a part of the body that has been lost or from which the brain no longer receives signals. a type of neuropathic pain

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describe breakthrough pain

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pain that comes on suddenly for short periods of time and isn’t alleviated by the patient’s normal pain management

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What type of patient is likely to have breakthrough pain?

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cancer patients

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describe mixed chronic pain

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may be mixed neuropathic/nociceptive pain present with advancing and changing disease.

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What type of disease states are associated with mixed chronic pain?

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migraines, cancer

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What are the principles of chronic pain management?

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An accurate diagnosis of pain syndromes, formation of a treatment plan

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What are some goals of pain therapies?

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reduction in intensity of pain, improvement of physical fxning, improvement of emotional fxning, improvement of quality of life, maintain dignity

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What are the A’s of pain treatment outcomes?

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analgesia, activities of daily living, adverse effects, aberrant behaviors

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What are four types of pain therapies?

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cognitive/behavioral, functional restorative, pharmacologic, interventional

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Describe cognitive/behavioral aspects of pain management.

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deals with the meaning of pain, the emotional background, and coping skills

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When are invasive procedures used to treat pain?

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when pain or SE persist despite comprehensive trials of pharmacologic therapy

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What are some invasive procedures used to treat pain?

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neurolytic blocks (celiac or hypogastric plexus), intra-spinal drug delivery, anesthesiologic

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What are the different anesthesiologic pain treatments?
central nerve blocks (spinal, epidural), peripheral nerve blocks (femoral, intercostal, ect), autonomic nerve blocks (stellate ganglion, lumbar sympathectomy)
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What are some special techniques of pain therapies?
facet block, cryolysis, radio frequency, ablative
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What is a facet block used to treat?
back pain
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What is cryolysis used for?
nerve damage
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What is radio frequency used to treat?
facet jt/nerve damage
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What are some nociceptive pain disorders?
low back pain, myofacial pain, visceral pain, headache, TMJ
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What are some neuropathic pain disorders?
post herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome, phantom pain
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What are some of the major causes of low back pain?
prolapse inter-vertebral disc, facet jt degeneration, sacroiliac jt arthritis, musculoskeletal disorder,
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What are some red flags of low back pain?
loss of bowel/bladder control, fever, saddle parathesia
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What are some musculoskeletal causes of myofascial pain?
abnormal muscle stress, poor posture or static position for prolonged period
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What are some vitamin deficient causes of myofascial pain?
anemia, low Ca/Mg/K, low vitamins C, B-1/6/12
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What are some miscellaneous disorders that can cause myofascial pain?
radiculopathy, visceral diseases, depression, hypothyroidism, hyperuricemia, hypoglycemia
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What are some treatments for myofascial pain syndrome?
massage therapy using trigger-pt release, physical therapy, pharmaceuticals
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What are some primary headaches?
migraines, cluster, tension, TMJ, Sinus, medication overuse
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What are the causes of secondary headaches?
caused by other means-whiplash injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, meningitis, neoplasm, stroke, acute HTN crisis
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What are some danger signs associated with headaches?
Worst HA of life, new symptom, sensory or motor deficits preceding HA, unilateral HA, HA due to trauma, constant/unremitting
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What are some dangerous tension symptoms associated with HAs?
steadily increasing, worse in the morning, accompanied by vomiting, H/O cancer, personality changes, older than >60
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What are some dangerous family history diseases associated with HA?
cerebral aneurysm, other vascular anomalies, polycystic kidneys
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Describe tension headaches.
most common type. pain can radiate from lower back of head, the neck, eyes or other muscle grps
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What are some precipitating factors of tension HAs?
sleep deprivation, bad posture, eyestrain, muscle tension around the neck/head
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What are the 3 main types of tension HAs?
infrequent episodic, frequent episodic, chronic
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What is the duration of an infrequent episodic HA?
episodes less than one day a month
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What is the duration of frequent episodic HA?
episodes 1-14 days a month
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What is the duration of chronic HA?
episodes >15 days a month
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What are some diagnostic characteristics of tension HA?
pain is bilateral, quality of pain is steady, intensity of pain is moderate, no aggravation with physical activity
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What are some medications used to treat tension HAs?
aspirin, tylenol, NSAIDS, muscle relaxers (valium, robaxin), anti-anxiolytic (hyroxyzine)
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What are some non pharmacologic treatments for tension HA?
behavioral health, chiropractic, massage therapy, biofeedback
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Describe migraine HA
episodic disorder. characterized by severe HA associated with nausea, light/sound sensitivity
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What are the 4 phases of migraine HAs?
premonitory, aura, HA, postdromal
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What are some triggers of migraines?
skipping meals, too little/much caffeine, too little/much sleep, certain foods (red wine, chz), OCP, periods
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What are some mild treatments of migraine HAs?
ASA, tylenol, NSAIDS, indomethacin
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What are some stronger med treatments for migraine HAs?
zomig, maxalt, imitrex
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What can you prescribe for nausea and vomiting with HA?
phenergan, zofran
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What are some preventative meds for migraines?
tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline), beta blockers (propanolol), calcium channel blockers
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What is the pathophysiology of cluster headaches?
vascular headache disorder, primarily affects middle aged men
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What is the periodicity of cluster headaches?
repetitive HA occurring regularly for weeks to months, usually at night. 1-2 attacks/day for 6-12 weeks, then 6-12 months free
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What are some triggers of cluster headaches?
ETOH, stress, glare, foods
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What are some clinical manifestations of cluster headaches?
unilateral pain initiating around eye, max intensity in minutes, deep/excruciating pain, ipsilateral lacrimation, redness of eye, nasal congestion, sweating, pallor
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How long do cluster headaches usually last?
15 minutes to 3 hours
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What are some acute treatments for cluster HA?
inhalation of O2, triptans, GH antagonists (sandostatin)
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WHat are some prophylactic measures for cluster HA?
verapamil, prednisone, lithium, ergotamine, indomethacin
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What is the periodicity of TMJ syndrome?
fairly constant pain usually in young women related to nocturnal bruxism and teeth clenchn
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What are some manifestations of TMJ syndrome?
unilateral pain in mastication muscles, dull ache worsened by chewing, audible clicking during movt, jaw locking, pain can radiate to ear, jaw, post cervical area
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What do you see on physical exam with TMJ?
tenderness inside the tragus of affected side
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What are some differential diagnoses of TMJ syndrome
infection, RA, temporal arteritis, dental, trigeminal neuralgia, parotid gland disorder
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What are some medications used to treat TMJ?
muscle relaxants, NSAIDS, tricyclic antidepressants, corticosteroid injections, botulinum toxin
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What are some prophalactic treatments of TMJ?
jaw excercises, eliminate nocturnal jaw clenching, correct aggravating factors, dental care, avoid stimulants
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What are some treatments of neuropathic pain?
pregabalin, capsaicin, controlling diabetes
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What is the pathogenesis of post herpetic neuralgia?
nerves involved w/infection of acute herpes are inflamed, lies dormant
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What are some signs/symptoms of post herpetic neuralgia?
thoracic, trigeminal, cervical sites. sharp, burning, stabbing pain, areas of anesthesia, impaired sleep, anorexia
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What is the prevention for post herpetic neuraglia?
Herpes zoster vaccine
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What are some medications used to treat post herpetic neuralgia?
tramadol, gabapentin, carbamazepine, TCAs
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What is the surgical treatment used to treat post herpetic neuralgia?
peripheral nerve block
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What is the pathogenesis of trigeminal neuralgia?
usually compression of nerve root by loop of artery or vein. cysts, neuroma, AV malformation. compression leads to demylination and ectopic transmission
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What are some signs/symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia?
unilateral facial pain near mouth that shoots toward ear, asymptomatic at night, triggered by touch, movt drafts, eating, episodes become more frequent
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When should an MRI be done with trigeminal neuralgia?
patients w/sensory loss, patients < 40 yr, patients with bilateral symptoms, patients that don't respond to conservative treatment
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What are some medications used to treat trigeminal neuralgia?
carbamazepine, valproic acid, baclofen, gabapentin
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What are surgical treatments for trigeminal neuraglia?
microvascular decompression, radiofrequency rhizotomy
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What do complex, regional, pain, syndrome represent in the CRPS acronym?
complex- varied/dynamic clinical presentation. regional- non dermatomal distribution of symptoms. pain- out of proportion to the inciting events. syndrome- constellation of symptoms and signs
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Define CRPS
disorder of extremities characterized by pain, swelling, limited ROM, vasomotor instability, skin changes and patchy bony demineralization
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Define type I CRPS
without definable nerve lesion, 90% of cases
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Define type II CRPS
with definable nerve lesion, 10% of cases
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What is the clinical presentation of CRPS?
triad of symptoms. spontaneous pain- burning, aching, throbbing, shooting or deep pressure. motor changes- weakness, distal tremors, dystonia, myoclonus
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Describe stage I of CRPS?
with or without apparent cause, pt develops limb pain
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Describe stage II of CRPS?
progession of edema, thickening of skin, muscle wasting, brawny skin. lasts 3-6 months
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Describe III of CRPS?
limitation of movt, contracture of digits, waxy trophic skin changes, brittle ridged nails
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What are some differential diagnoses of CRPS?
RA, thoracic outlet syndrome, scleroderma
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What is prevention of CRPS?
treat underlying disorder, early mobilization after injury
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What is management of CRPS?
physical therapy, antidepressants, prednisone, regional nerve blocks
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What is the pathogenesis of phantom pain?
occurs when nerves that would normally innervate the missing limb cause pain
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What are some symptoms of phantom pain?
tingling, itching, burning, aching
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What are managements of phantom pain?
analgesic and antidepressants

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