Therapeutics Revision Flashcards
What is neuropathic pain?
Pain from nerves
Define: allodynia
Pain caused by stimulus that does not normally provoke pain
Define: hyperalgesia
Heightened response to stimuli that is normally painful
Name the five types of pain
Nerve pain Bone pain Soft tissue pain Phantom pain Referred pain
What is fibromyalgia
Pain coming from muscles and fibrous tissues such as tendons and ligaments
What is somatic pain?
From the body or cells
What are the two hormones in a COC
Oestrogen and progestogens
What’s the name of oestrogen in all COCs?
Ethinyloestradiol
Name the three modes of action of COCs
Suppress ovulation
Cervical mucus thickening
Endometrial thinning
What criteria is used to see if someone is allowed a COC
UKMEC -uk medical eligibility criteria
Women with migraines on COC have an increased chance of what?
Stroke
Main problem with POPs?
Irregular bleeding
