Module 2 - Pain

Question 1

types of analgesics

(pain releivers)

Answer 1

• oral
• topical
• suppositories

Question 2

aspirin

oral analgesic

Answer 2

• non-steroidal anti-inflamitory drug (NSAID)
• reduces pain, fever, and inflamation
• under 16 CAN NOT take due to risk of Reye’s Syndrom (swelling of brain)
• 300mg for pain releif, 75mg for blood thinner

¡always ask what they are using it for!

Question 3

ibuprofen

oral analgesic

Answer 3

• non-steroidal anti-inflamitory drug (NSAID)
• reduces pain fever and inflamation
• must be taken with or after food to prevent damage to stomach lining

Question 4

paracetamol

oral analgesic

Answer 4

• analgesic acts on brain to reduce pain and fever
• NO anti-inflamitory

follow information on dosage on the PIL

Question 5

naproxin

oral analgesic

Answer 5

• non-steroidal anti-inflamitory drug (NSAID)
• only for treatment of period pain
• take with or after food to avoid indigestion

Question 6

rubefacient

topical analgesic

Answer 6

• contains methyl salicylate and comphor
• irritates skin to produce a heat feeling

deep heat

Question 7

cooling preparations

topical analgesic

Answer 7

cools the area that is affected

deep freeze

Question 8

NSAID

topical analgesic

Answer 8

reduces pain and inflamation

voltarol (diclofenac), ibuleve (ibuprofen)

Question 9

analgesic

added ingredients

name and function

Answer 9

• antihistimines (treat blocked nose, causes drowsiness)
• caffeine (“increases speed of effectiveness”)
• codeine/dihydrocodeine (additional pain releif, addictive opioid, NO under 12)
• decongestants (treat blocked nose)
• buclizine (treats sickness + nausea, NO alchohol)

Question 10

headache

symptoms + treatment

Answer 10

symptoms
- pain in head
- tension is all over the head
- cluster is on one part

treatment
- analgesics

Question 11

migrane

symptoms + treatment

Answer 11

symptoms
- pain on one side of head
- dislike of bright light
- nausea
- vomiting
- cant bear noise

treatment
- analgesics
- antisickness
- sumatriptan (refer to pharmacist)

Question 12

lumbago

symptoms + treatment

Answer 12

symptoms
- lower back pain
- can spread to buttocks, thigh, groin

treatment
- analgesics (topical or oral)
- keep moving (avoid bed rest)
- exercise

Question 13

sciatica

symptoms + treatment

Answer 13

symptoms
- pain from back to knee (down sciatic nerve)

treatment
- analgesics (topical or oral)
- keep moving (avoid bed rest)
- exercise

Question 14

sports injuries

symptoms + treatment

Answer 14

symptoms
- pain from area injured

treatment
- RICE (rest (2 days), ice, compression, elevation)
- analgesics (oral or topical) - NSAIDs
- support bandage

Question 15

mild artharitis (osteoartharitis)

symptoms + treatment

Answer 15

symptoms
- pain and stiffness in joints, reduction in mobility

treatment
- paracetamol (fewer side effects that NSAIDs)
- if needed topical or oral NSAIDs
- physiotherapy, strengthening exercises

Question 16

toothache

symptoms + treatment

Answer 16

symptoms
- pain in mouth, usually from decay

treatment
- NSAIDs or other analgesics
- go to dentist

Question 17

fibromyalgia

symptoms + treatment

Answer 17

symptoms
- widespread pain across the body, some areas could be worse than others
- will be there all the times but may be less more/less sore at certain times
- pain could be ache, burning sensation, stabbing pain

treatment
- oral or topical analgesics
- may need prescription medication
- exercise (yoga is good)
- avoid alchohol and smoking

Question 18

neuralgia

symptoms + treatment

Answer 18

symptoms
- severe pain in sensory nerves

treatment
- analgesics
- refer to GP