Pain Game Flashcards
1
Q
Factors affecting your experience of pain
A
Age Experienced pain before, perhaps all their life Gender Female and have had children. Emotional stress Depression and anxiety Fear of pain Boredom vs stimulation and activity Sympathy towards pain Insomnia vs well rested
2
Q
When to chose transdermal
A
Chronic pain, cant swallow (lowest dose patch is still high), constant pain - not acute which is more variable
3
Q
Does bony pain respond to opiates?
A
no, NSAIDs are usually better
4
Q
Adjuct for bony pain?
A
bisphosphonates
5
Q
which bisphosphonate should we not use for bony pain?
A
Alendronic
6
Q
Oral bisphosphonate option
A
Sodium Chlodronate
7
Q
IV infusion bisphosphonate option
A
Zolendronic acid
8
Q
Other options for bony pain
A
Radioactive isotopes of strontium
Radiotherapy
