Pain Mgt/Analgesia Flashcards
How does visceral pain occur?
Visceral pain occurs due to damage to, or distention or inflammation of, an abdominal, pelvic, or thoracic organ.
Which of the following statements regarding visceral pain is correct?
A. Acute pain is visceral, chronic pain is somatic
B. A femoral fracture causes visceral pain
C. Visceral pain is easier to identify than somatic pain
D. Gastric dilation/volvulus causes visceral pain
E. Visceral and somatic pain are transmitted by the same pathways
D. Gastric dilation/volvulus causes visceral pain
Where along the pain pathway do N-methyl-D-aspartate (NDMA) antagonists exert thier effects?
Spinal Cord
How long do analgesic effects of butorphanol typically last?
45 minutes
What drug reverses the effects of dexmedetomidine?
Atipamezole
What species is most prone to hyperthermia after administration of hydromorphone?
Cats
How do opioids elicit hyperthermia?
By altering the thermoregulatory set point in the hypothalamus, which responds to the environment to control the body temperature.
When is preemptive Analgesia administered?
Before tissue damage or surgical insult.
Which of the following patients would benefit most from the use of preemptive Analgesia?
A. Germain shepherd with osteosarcoma of the humerus
B. Dog presented for ovariohysterectomy
C. Cat for an amputation following hit by car
D. Beagle with a fractured dew claw
E. Horse with chronic laminitis
B. Dog presented for ovariohysterectomy
Which of the following patients is most likely to develop central sensitization of the pain response (wind-up)?
A. Dew claw removal in a puppy
B. Feline castration
C. Dog with fractures following hit by car
D. Flank laceration in a horse
E. Tear duct flushing in a brachycephalic dog
C. Dog with fractures following hit by car
What narcotic drug can be absorbed transmucosally in cats?
Buprenorphine
Which of the following parameters may be used to distinguish pain from dysphoria in a postoperative patient?
A. Raised 3rd eyelids
B. Decreased spO2
C. Elevated heart rate
D. Inconsolable vocalization
E. Increased body temperature
C. Elevated heart rate
What is dysphoria?
A state of profound unease or dissatisfaction accompanied by anxiety or agitation.
Dexmedetomidine belongs to which class of analgesics?
Alpha-2 agonist
Which veterinary species is particularly sensitive to possible overdosing with lidocaine when performing local anesthesia?
Goats, sheep and cats
What are the signs of toxicity from sodium-channel blockers?
Muscle fasciculations/nystagmus, seizures/conclusion, hypotension, cardiac and respiratory collapse, and death.
Which of the following most correctly describes physiologic pain?
A. Occurs when homeostasis is disturbed, as when disease is present
B. Originates from damage to peripheral nerves or the central nervous system
C. Results from a long-lasting trauma and tissue damage
D. A protective response to an actual or potentially damaging insult
E. Developing from the spinal roots
D. A protective response to an actual of potentially damaging insult
Which opioid can be associated with hyperthermia in cats when used for pain management?
Hydromorphone
Which opioid choice provides a good long-duration Analgesia for mild to moderate pain in cats and can be given IM, SQ, and transmucosally?
Buprenorphine