Pain management

Question 1

Gate control theory:

Answer 1

Mechanism regulate or block pain impulses from coming through the gate

Question 2

What can close the gate?

Answer 2

Nonpharmalogic pain relief measures such as meditation

Question 3

Meaning of the pain described as:

Answer 3

Degree and quality if pain perceived by the patient

Question 4

Fentanyl patch is available for which types of patients?

Answer 4

Cancer or chronic pain patients

Question 5

Effective supplement for pain management for a patient in labor:

Answer 5

Relaxation and guided imagery

Question 6

Used to manage postsurgical or procedural pain:

Answer 6

TENS unit

Question 7

Pt education for analgesic use:

Answer 7

Drink fluids

Eat high fiber diet to prevent constipation

Question 8

Pain from unknown cause:

Answer 8

Idiopathic pain

Question 9

Pain arises from visceral organs, such as GI tract:

Answer 9

Visceral pain

Question 10

NSAIDs like ibuprofen work by:

Answer 10

Inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins to inhibit cellular responses to inflammation

Question 11

Max 24 hr dose for acetaminophen:

Answer 11

4 grams

Question 12

Major adverse effect of acetaminophen:

Answer 12

Hepatotoxicity- alcohol and acetaminophen are both metabolized by the liver

Question 13

Pain that comes from bone, joint, connective tissue, or muscle:

Answer 13

Somatic pain