Pain Management Flashcards
How long does it take for a transdermal patch to reach effective plasma levels?
How should transdermal patches be titrated?
What are the technical considerations when switching a TD patch to an alternative analgesia?
What are some key considerations when switching between opioids?
What are the common opioid conversions? (spider diagram)
What is the definition of breakthrough pain?
What are the two types of breakthrough pain - features and management?
What are the considerations when using Fentanyl for breakthrough pain?
What are the common opioid side effects and suggested management?
What is Opioid Toxicity and its management?
What is Respiratory Depression associated with opioid toxicity and its management?
What is Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia?
When should you consider an opioid conversion?
Which opioids are recommended when converting due to specific side effect symptoms?
Which opioid conversion is recommended in renal failure?
What recommendations should be given to patients and families when prescribing opioids?
What are the causes of cancer pain?
What are the causes, features and management options in bone pain?
What are the causes, features and management options in liver capsule pain?
What are the causes, features and management options in raised intracranial pressure?
What are the causes, features and management options for pancreatic pain?
What are the causes, features and management options for bowel/bladder/biliary pain?
What are the causes, features and management options for oesophageal pain?
What are the causes, features and management options for rectal and pelvic pain?
What are the causes, features and management options for skeletal muscle pain?
When is the indication for NSAIDs?
What are the serious side effects associated with NSAIDs?
What are the considerations and options when prescribing NSAIDs?
What are the features of neuropathic pain?
Which medications are used to treat neuropathic pain?
What are examples of anticonvulsants used in the treatment of neuropathic pain? How are they prescribed?
What are examples of antidepressants used in the treatment of neuropathic pain? How are they prescribed?
What are examples of corticosteroids used in the treatment of neuropathic pain? How are they prescribed?
What are examples of 3rd line medications to be used in the treatment of neuropathic pain? How are they prescribed?
What type of pain is amenable to interventional procedures?
Which neurological conditions are associated with pain? How should management me approached?
What are the common causes and management options for pain in neurological conditions?
What are the common causes of pain in cardiac and respiratory disease?
What is the management approach for pain in cardiac and respiratory disease?
What are the common causes of pain in cardiac and liver disease?
What are some considerations when prescribing in hepatic impairment?
Which drug can be prescribed at the normal dose in hepatic impairment?
Which drug can be prescribed at the reduced dose in hepatic impairment?
Which drug can be prescribed at the same dose but reduced dose interval in hepatic impairment?
Which drugs should be prescribed with caution in hepatic impairment?
Which drugs should be avoided in hepatic impairment?
What are the likely causes of pain in renal disease?
