W4 GROUP ACTIVITIES

Question 1

Chronic pain

Answer 1

Chronic pain is persistent or recurring, lasting 3 to 6 months.
Ex. Arthritis, cancer, or lower back pain.

Question 2

Acute pain

Answer 2

Acute pain is sudden and usually subsides when treated.
Ex. postoperative

Question 3

Somatic pain

Answer 3

originates from skeletal muscles, ligaments, and joints

Question 4

Neuropathic pain

Answer 4

nerve pain
Ex. Shingles

Question 5

Temazepam (Restoril) action & contraindication

Answer 5

used to treat insomnia; contraindication is narrow angled glaucoma

Question 6

Barbiturate action and contraindication

Answer 6

CNS depressant by inhibiting CNS activity for sedation or anesthesia; contraindication is pregnancy or severe liver disease

Question 7

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) use & pt education

Answer 7

muscle relaxant; it can cause drowsiness, don’t operate machinery or drink alcohol

Question 8

Acetaminophen for what type of pain & pt education

Answer 8

mild to moderate pain; never more than 4000mg/24hr, no alcohol, can increase anticoagulant effects

Question 9

Most important assessment data to consider before the administration of morphine sulfate to a patient? How to reverse OD?

Answer 9

respiration rate; naloxone

Question 10

Priority nursing care for a patient who is lethargic w/ decrease respiration

Answer 10

Naloxone

Question 11

Example of nonpharmacologic techniques for pain management

Answer 11

acupuncture, art therapy, massage, music

Question 12

Zolpidem belongs to which classification used to treat…?

Answer 12

treat insomnia; CNS depressant

Question 13

Phenobarbital is used for?

Answer 13

seizure prophylaxis

Question 14

Adverse effect of opioids

Answer 14

respiratory depression, constipation, GI upset, urinary retention

Question 15

Adverse effect of caffeine & contraindication

Answer 15

rapid heart rate, anxiety, warm flushing of skin; peptic ulcer

Question 16

Imitrex used for what & pt education

Answer 16

treats migraines; needs to be taken immediately upon onset, can cause chest tightness, & high blood pressure

Question 17

What conditions/disorders are contraindications for barbiturates?

Answer 17

allergy, pregnancy, respiratory difficulty, kidney/liver disease

Question 18

Indications for the use of CNS stimulants? adverse effect?

Answer 18

ADHD, narcolepsy, or migraines; increased bp or hr or euphoria

Question 19

Methadone use & pt education

Answer 19

treat opioid addiction & pain,

Question 20

Adverse effect of methylphenidate

Answer 20

tachycardia, palpitation, tremors

Question 21

Best time a pt should take Ritalin & why?

Answer 21

in the morning

Question 22

Diazepam use & pt education

Answer 22

anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures; may cause drowsiness & shouldn’t be taken with alcohol or when operating machinery