Pain Flashcards
Is ketoralac an opioid medication?
no
What is ketoralac given for?
To treat severe pain, short-term use only
What is celecoxib given for?
Arthritis, acute pain, menstrual pain
What pain level is morphine given for?
moderate to severe pain
what pain level is butorphanol given for?
moderate to severe pain
what pain level is oxycodone given for?
moderate to severe pain
what pain level is codeine given for?
cough, mild to moderate pain
what pain level is hydrocodone given for?
moderate pain
what pain level is hydromorphone given for?
severe pain
what pain level is fentanyl given for?
severe pain
What is nociceptive pain?
Pain that arises from damage to or inflammation of tissue other than that of the peripheral and central nervous systems
What is an example of nociceptive pain?
Somatic (musculoskeletal) or visceral (internal organ) pain
ex: pain from surgical incision, fracture, or myocardial infarction
What is neuropathic pain?
Pain that arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves.
What is an example of neuropathic pain?
Burning felt below the level of a spinal cord lesion, burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting down an arm or leg. 
What is the numeric rating scale (NRS) of pain?
0 = no pain
1-3 = mild pain
4-6 = moderate pain
7-10 = severe pain
what is the visual analog scale (VAS) of pain?
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
What is the FLACC scale used for?
A commonly used scale to assess pain when the child is not able to express pain verbally. (2 months-7 years old)
What does the FLACC scale stand for?
Facial expression
Leg movement
Activity
Crying
Consolability
What is the difference between psychological dependence and physical dependence?
Psychological dependence has no physical withdrawal symptoms. Physical dependence could kill.
What is naloxone and what is it used for?
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. 
what are adverse effects of analgesics?
Constipation, opioid induced respiratory depression 
What are the adverse effects of non-opioid medication?
dangerous gastrointestinal, renal , and hepatic adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal, bleeding, abdominal pain, renal impairment, and possible cardiovascular effects 
What is COLDSPA?
An assessment used to describe pain
What does COLDSPA stand for?
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?
what is a laundry list?
Providing patient with words to choose from to describe the feeling of pain
what classifies acute pain
Occurs suddenly and does not last longer than six months
what classifies chronic pain
Persistent, ongoing pain that lasts longer than six months
what is psychological pain?
Emotional or mental pain
What is inflammatory pain?
is seen in back pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines. However, inflammatory pain is involved in and may enhance the sensation of pain.
what is visceral pain?
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.
what is radicular pain?
Generated by stimuli at the nerve root, and its connection to the spinal nerves
 What is phantom pain?
Pain in a part of the body that has been removed, such as a leg 
