Pain descriptors Flashcards
1
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muscle pain descriptor
A
cramping, dull, and/or aching
2
Q
nerve root/ DRG pain descriptor
A
sharp &/or shooting
3
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Dura pain descriptor
A
constant, deep, and/or aching
4
Q
nerve pain descriptor
A
sharp, bright, and/or lightning-like
5
Q
sympathetic nerve pain descriptor
A
burning, pressure-like, stinging or aching
6
Q
bone pain descriptor
A
deep, nagging, and/or dull
7
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fracture pain descriptor
A
sharp, severe, and/or intolerable
8
Q
vasculature pain descriptor
A
throbbing and/or diffuse
9
Q
chemical pain descriptor
A
- constant/continuous
- nocturnal
- morning stiffness lasting more than 2 hours
- unaffected by rest
- night pain may disturb sleep
10
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mechanical pain descriptor
A
- intermittent
- morning stiffness lasting less than a few minutes
- relieved with or eased with rest
- sleep without waking from pain
11
Q
articular dysfunction
A
- active & passive movements painful in same direction
- resisted movements painless
- passive jt movements (compression/gliding) painful
12
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contractile dysfunction
A
- active and passive movements painful and/or restricted in opposite directions
- resisted movements are painful
