Pain

Question 1

Definition and Example of: Allodynia

Answer 1

Pain due to a stimulus that does not normally produce pain

ex: Fibromyalgia

Question 2

Definition and Example of: Algogenic

Answer 2

A stimulus that is normally expected to produce pain.

ex: surgical incision

Question 3

Definition and Example of: Analgesia

Answer 3

No pain is sensed in response to a stimulus that produces pain

ex: opioid pain relief

Question 4

Definition and Example of: Dysesthesia

Answer 4

Abnormal and unpleasant sense of touch

ex: burning sensation from diabetic neuropathy

Question 5

Definition and Example of: Hyperalgesia

Answer 5

Exaggerated pain response to a painful stimulus

ex: opioid-induced hyperalgesia (Remifentanil)

Question 6

Definition and Example of: Neuralgia

Answer 6

Pain localized to a dermatome

ex: herpes zoster (shingles)

Question 7

Definition and Example of: Neuropathy

Answer 7

Impaired nerve function

ex: silent myocardial ischemia from diabetic neuropathy

Question 8

Definition and Example of: Paresthesia

Answer 8

Abnormal sensation described as pins and needles

ex: Nerve stimulation during regional anesthesia