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Pain Flashcards

1
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ADL

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activities of daily living

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QOL

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quality of life

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ALL

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acute lymphocytic leukemia

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CLL

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chronic lymphocytic leukemia

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AML

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acute myelogenous leukemia

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CML

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chronic myelogenous leukemia

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CIS

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carcinoma in situ

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Bx

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biopsy

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Mets

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metastases

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PSA

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prostate specific antigen

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Somatic (nociceptive) pain

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Activation of pain receptors on the skin or the musculoskeletal tissues,
often a dull pain or ache

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Visceral pain

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Pain from damage to an internal organ. Can be dull, ache, pressure,
squeezing or diffuse

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Neuropathic pain

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Pain caused by damage to the brain or nervous system. Described as
“pins and needles,” shooting, tingling, stinging or burning

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Carcinoma

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cancer of epithelial tissue

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Antineoplastic

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agent that prevents tumor growth

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Lipoma

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cancer of fatty tissue

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Lymphoma

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cancer of the lymph tissue

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Melanoma

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tumor caused by melanocytes

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Metastasis

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tumor growth beyond its original site

20
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Neoplasm

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new growth (tumor)

21
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Oncology

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the study of tumors

22
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Carcinogenesis

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cancer formation

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Hyperplasia

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abnormally increased development referring to quantity of cells

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Leukemia

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cancer of leukocytes

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Characteristics of acute pain

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Distinct onset, obvious pathology, short duration, common causes include postsurgical/trauma/headache

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Characteristics of persistent pain

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lasts more than 3 months, often associated with psychological or functional impairment, can fluctuate in character and intensity over time, common causes include arthritis/cancer/claudication/leg cramps/neuropathy/radiculopathy

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The 4 As of pain monitoring

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Analgesia, Activities of daily living, Adverse effects, Aberrant drug related behaviors

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Psychogenic pain

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involves many factors that influence the patient’s report of pain - psychiatric conditions like anxiety or depression, personality and coping style, cultural norms, and social support

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Idiopathic pain

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pain without identifying etiology

30
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Central sensitization

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alteration of CNS processing of sensation leading to amplification of pain signals

Fall 2016 Practice (20 decks)

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