Pain Flashcards
What is Pain?
How does pain work? “physiology”
State the different types of fibres.
What are the 4 different types of pain?
Describe acute pain
Describe chronic pain
Describe Nociceptive pain
Describe neuropathic pain
What are examples of neurotransmitters/mediators of pain
What are the five steps to treating pain?
Why can pain be complex?
What are some drug considerations for pain?
Explain the steps within the WHO ladder
How is paracetamol useful?
Outline the mechanism of action of NSAIDS
Give examples of some NSAIDS
Gl side effects? /Do these medications have the same side effect profile with the same incidence?
Outline the function of COX 2 Inhibitors & examples
Name the high and low risk drugs with cardiovascular effects
What are some side effects and monitoring points to consider for NSAIDS?
What are some contraindications and cautions of NSAIDS
Give examples of weak and strong opioids?
How do opioids work?
Outline the opioid spinal mode of action
What are the three main types of opioid receptors?
Contraindications of opioids?
When considering side effects of opioids, what should we do in practice?
How does codeine work in the body?
Tramadol MOA
Morphine MOA
How can we control cancer pain?
How will you decide when a patient requires an increase in analgesia?
Oxycodone MOA
Fentanyl MOA
Outline the pharmacokinetic properties of Duragesic d trans patch?
When is Duragesic d trans patch used?
What is neuropathic pain?
What are the types of neuropathic pain?
How do zoster and postherpetic neuralgia develop?
Diabetic neuropathy
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Neuropathic sensations
Give examples of adjuvant analgesics that ease neuropathic pain?
How do these adjuvant analgesics work for neuropathic pain?
What do the NICE quidelines recommend for the treatment of neuropathic pain?
What are the uses & contraindications of adjuvant analgesics?
