Pain Flashcards

1
Q

Basic processes of pain sensation?

A

Transduction
Transmission
Modulation
Perception

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2
Q

What are the main fibers responsible for transmission

A

A-delta nd c- fibers

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3
Q

Fast pain is caused by

A

Mechanical or thermal stimuli

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4
Q

What neurotransmitter is released during fast pain

A

Glutamate

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5
Q

What fiber transmits the fast pain

A

A-delta

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6
Q

What is the transmission route for fast pain

A

Neo-spinothalamic tract

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7
Q

Slow pain is caused by

A

Chemical stimuli

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8
Q

What neurotransmitter is released during slow pain

A

Substance p

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9
Q

Transmission route for slow pain

A

Paleo- spinothalamic tract

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10
Q

Most common type of pain

A

Nociceptive or acute pain

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11
Q

Cause of neurophatic pain

A

Nerve damage

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12
Q

Which pain has an unknown cause

A

Nociplastic

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13
Q

Chronic pain is also known as

A

Neurophatic

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14
Q

What is pain threshold

A

This is a point where stimulus is perceived as pain

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15
Q

Perceptual dominance?

A

Intense pain in one location of the body

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16
Q

What figurine adapted for children is used for pain

A

Eland colour scale

17
Q

In assessing childrens pain what approach is used

A

QUEST approach

18
Q

What device can be used for older children

A

Verbal rating scale

19
Q

Device for adolescents and adults?

A

Verbal and numerical rating scales