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What is Pain?

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How does pain work? “physiology”

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State the different types of fibres.

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What are the 4 different types of pain?

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Describe acute pain

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Describe chronic pain

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Describe Nociceptive pain

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Describe neuropathic pain

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What are examples of neurotransmitters/mediators of pain

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What are the five steps to treating pain?

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Why can pain be complex?

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What are some drug considerations for pain?

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Explain the steps within the WHO ladder

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How is paracetamol useful?

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Outline the mechanism of action of NSAIDS

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Give examples of some NSAIDS

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Gl side effects? /Do these medications have the same side effect profile with the same incidence?

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Outline the function of COX 2 Inhibitors & examples

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Name the high and low risk drugs with cardiovascular effects

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What are some side effects and monitoring points to consider for NSAIDS?

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What are some contraindications and cautions of NSAIDS

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Give examples of weak and strong opioids?

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How do opioids work?

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Outline the opioid spinal mode of action

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What are the three main types of opioid receptors?
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Contraindications of opioids?
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When considering side effects of opioids, what should we do in practice?
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How does codeine work in the body?
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Tramadol MOA
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Morphine MOA
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How can we control cancer pain?
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How will you decide when a patient requires an increase in analgesia?
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Oxycodone MOA
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Fentanyl MOA
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Outline the pharmacokinetic properties of Duragesic d trans patch?
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When is Duragesic d trans patch used?
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What is neuropathic pain?
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What are the types of neuropathic pain?
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How do zoster and postherpetic neuralgia develop?
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Diabetic neuropathy
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Neuropathic sensations
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Give examples of adjuvant analgesics that ease neuropathic pain?
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How do these adjuvant analgesics work for neuropathic pain?
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What do the NICE quidelines recommend for the treatment of neuropathic pain?
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What are the uses & contraindications of adjuvant analgesics?

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