Week 6 Flashcards
What are the consequences of untreated pain?
- Unnecessary suffering
- Physical dysfunction
- Psychosocial dysfunction
- Impaired recovery from acute illness and surgery
- Immunosuppression
- Sleep disturbances
- Interference with activities of daily living (ADLs)
These consequences highlight the importance of effective pain management in healthcare settings.
What are common reasons for pain being undertreated?
- Inadequate skills to assess and treat pain
- Misconceptions about pain
- Inaccurate information about addiction and other adverse effects of opioids
- Fear of addiction, tolerance, or adverse effects
- Belief that pain is inevitable
- Expectation that drugs will not relieve pain
- Desire to be a ‘good’ patient and not complain
Understanding these reasons helps healthcare providers address barriers to effective pain management.
Define nociceptive pain.
Damage to somatic or visceral tissue
Somatic pain involves muscles and joints, while visceral pain involves internal organs.
What is the difference between acute and chronic pain?
- Acute pain: short-term, often linked to injury or surgery
- Chronic (persistent) pain: long-lasting, may not have a clear cause
Understanding this difference is crucial for appropriate treatment strategies.
What does the acronym OPQRSTUV stand for in pain assessment?
- O (Onset)
- P (Palliate/Provoke)
- Q (Quality of pain)
- R (Region of the body/Radiation)
- S (Severity of pain)
- T (Treatment/Timing)
- U (Understanding of pain)
- V (Values)
This acronym helps guide a comprehensive pain assessment.
What is breakthrough pain?
A sudden increase in pain despite ongoing pain management
It often requires immediate reassessment and adjustment of pain management strategies.
True or False: Nonpharmacological therapies can reduce the dose of analgesics required.
True
Nonpharmacological therapies can help minimize adverse effects while effectively managing pain.
What are the age-related considerations for pain management?
- Musculoskeletal pain increases with age
- Cognitive impairments may affect pain assessment
- Pain in older adults is often inadequately assessed and treated
These factors necessitate tailored approaches to pain management in the elderly.
Fill in the blank: The World Health Organization’s Analgesic Ladder is used for managing _______.
[pain]
It provides a framework for treating pain from mild to severe using a stepwise approach.
List some therapeutic interventions for pain management.
- Neuroaugmentation
- Electrical stimulation
- Nerve blocks
- Neuroablation
These interventions are often used for chronic pain management.
What is the therapeutic class of naloxone?
Opioid antidote
It is used to reverse opioid overdose by blocking opioid receptors.
What are the potential changes in assessment data after administering hydromorphone?
- Pain rating (0-10)
- SpO2
- Orientation to person, place, and time
- Respiratory rate
Monitoring these parameters is crucial for assessing the effectiveness and safety of opioid administration.
What is the principle of double effect in pain management?
The ethical principle that allows for a treatment intended to relieve pain, even if it may also cause harm, such as respiratory depression
This principle is particularly relevant in palliative care settings.
What is the main purpose of cannabis for medical purposes?
To provide symptom relief for patients with specific medical conditions
Patients must have medical documents from healthcare providers to access cannabis legally.
What are the benefits and drawbacks of various routes of medication administration?
- Topical: localized effect, easy to use
- Enteral: varies in absorption, can affect GI tract
- Parenteral: rapid effect, requires skill for administration
Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of each route helps optimize pain management strategies.
