Headache, Fever and Pain

Question 1

nociceptive pain can be either

Answer 1

somatic or visceral

Question 2

nociceptive pain pathway

Answer 2

stimulation
transmission
perception
modulation

Question 3

what part of nociceptive pain differs the most in patients

Answer 3

modulation

Question 4

neuropathic pain

Answer 4

direct consequence of a lesion or disease
affects central and peripheral somatosensory system
pain regardless of stimuli

Question 5

exclusions for self treatment of musculoskeletal injury and disorders

Answer 5

severe pain
pain over 10 days
pain 7 days after treatment of topical analgesic
change in pain/inc sensitivity
back pain and loss of bowel/bladder control
pregnancy
deformed joint
N/V, fever or signs of systemic infection

Question 6

you cannot self treat for musculoskeletal injury and disorders for ages under

Answer 6

2

Question 7

RICE therapy

Answer 7

rest
ice
compression
elevation

Question 8

you should ice for no more than

Answer 8

four times a day only 15-20 minutes each time

Question 9

do not apply ________ to an area with acute traumatic injury

Answer 9

heat

Question 10

heat should not be applied to ___________ because it can intensify

Answer 10

inflamed areas

vasodilation and exacerbate vascular leakage

Question 11

how does heat alleviate pain?

Answer 11

increases blood flow, reduces muscle spasm and relieves stiffness

Question 12

topical analgesics examples

Answer 12

rubefacients, vasodilators and cooling sensing agents