Pain Flashcards
what are the four words used to describe inflammation?
calor
rubor
dolor
turgor
state some mediators of inflammation?
prostaglandins
leukotrienes
what is a opiate ?
naturally occurring compound from the latex of the opium poppy
what is a opioid ?
covers all compounds binding to opioid receptors which can be revered by naloxone
what are the four opioid receptors?
Mu, Kappa, Delta, ORL1
where are the opioid receptors in the body?
within the grey matter of the brain
throughout the spinal cord
what pain is NSAIDs good for treating?
mild to moderate pain
bone and soft tissue pain
infection or inflammation
bony metastases
what does the titration of morphine depend on?
current meds
age
extent of disease
renal and liver function
how often should the morphine dose be reviewed?
every 24 hrs
how much can morphine be increased each time?
30-50%
what dose should breakthrough medication be?
one sixth of the total 24hrs
what pattern does neuropathic pain follow
a dermatome pattern
