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Is ketoralac an opioid medication?

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no

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What is ketoralac given for?

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To treat severe pain, short-term use only

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What is celecoxib given for?

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Arthritis, acute pain, menstrual pain

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What pain level is morphine given for?

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moderate to severe pain

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what pain level is butorphanol given for?

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moderate to severe pain

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what pain level is oxycodone given for?

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moderate to severe pain

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what pain level is codeine given for?

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cough, mild to moderate pain

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what pain level is hydrocodone given for?

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moderate pain

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what pain level is hydromorphone given for?

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severe pain

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what pain level is fentanyl given for?

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severe pain

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What is nociceptive pain?

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Pain that arises from damage to or inflammation of tissue other than that of the peripheral and central nervous systems

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What is an example of nociceptive pain?

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Somatic (musculoskeletal) or visceral (internal organ) pain

ex: pain from surgical incision, fracture, or myocardial infarction

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What is neuropathic pain?

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Pain that arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves.

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What is an example of neuropathic pain?

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Burning felt below the level of a spinal cord lesion, burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting down an arm or leg. 

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What is the numeric rating scale (NRS) of pain?

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0 = no pain
1-3 = mild pain
4-6 = moderate pain
7-10 = severe pain

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what is the visual analog scale (VAS) of pain?

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Patient points to an area on a line drawn between two extremes to represent the intensity of their pain. Suitable for older children and adults

17
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What is the FLACC scale used for?

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A commonly used scale to assess pain when the child is not able to express pain verbally. (2 months-7 years old)

18
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What does the FLACC scale stand for?

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Facial expression
Leg movement
Activity
Crying
Consolability

19
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What is the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence?

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Psychological dependence has no physical withdrawal symptoms. Physical dependence could kill.

20
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What is naloxone and what is it used for?

A

naloxone is a synthetic drug that blocks opiate receptors in the nervous system. It is used in cases opioid overdose and can improve respiration during opioid induced respiratory depression. 

21
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what are adverse effects of analgesics?

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Constipation, opioid induced respiratory depression 

22
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What are the adverse effects of non-opioid medication?

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dangerous gastrointestinal, renal , and hepatic adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal, bleeding, abdominal pain, renal impairment, and possible cardiovascular effects 

23
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What is COLDSPA?

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An assessment used to describe pain

24
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What does COLDSPA stand for?

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Character: what does it feel like?
Onset: when did it start?
Location: where is it? does it radiate?
Duration: how long does it last? reoccurring?
Severity: how bad is it?
Pattern: does anything make it better or worse?
Associated factors: what other symptoms occur with it? how does it affect you?

25
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what is a laundry list?

A

Providing patient with words to choose from to describe the feeling of pain

26
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what classifies acute pain

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Occurs suddenly and does not last longer than six months

27
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what classifies chronic pain

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Persistent, ongoing pain that lasts longer than six months

28
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what is psychological pain?

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Emotional or mental pain

29
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What is inflammatory pain?

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is seen in back pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines. However, inflammatory pain is involved in and may enhance the sensation of pain.

30
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what is visceral pain?

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Occurs when nerves and the internal organs in the chest, abdomen, intestines, or pelvis are stimulated. Feels vague like a deep, squeeze, pressure or aching.

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what is radicular pain?

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Generated by stimuli at the nerve root, and its connection to the spinal nerves

32
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 What is phantom pain?

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Pain in a part of the body that has been removed, such as a leg 

Nursing Fundamentals NUR202 (12/22) (6 decks)

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