Exam 3 Pain Flashcards
1
Q
Pain is…
A
5th Vital sign
2
Q
Acute v chronic
A
Best route??
Chronic - PO & transdermal
Acute - PO/IV/IM
3
Q
Nociceptor v neuropathic, which is easier to treat and why?
A
Nociceptor is more specific while neuropathic is vague.
4
Q
What effects or masks pain??
A
Anxiety/fatigue/depression/culture/ethnicity
5
Q
Gate Control Theory
A
Pain is transmitted and perceived and modulated. A patient can laugh and still have pain 8/10…it can be blocked.
6
Q
Opioids
A
Moderate-Severe pain
7
Q
Nonopioids
A
mild-mod pain
8
Q
Opioid and nonopioid combinations
A
This is how they should be given.
9
Q
Which four items involved in the new ladder?
A
1- mild
2-moderate
3-moderate to severe
4-severe to very severe
10
Q
Pure opiods
A
Bind to opioid receptors. Amazing at effects.
11
Q
Mixed opioid agonists
A
Lower dependence and treat dependence.
