level: Level 1
Questions and Answers List
level questions: Level 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition of pain | Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage |
| What is the difference between acute and chronic pain | Acute is 3 months or less and is treatable and has a definable cause While chronic is 3 months or more, is benign or progressive and can be identifiable or non-identifiable |
| What are some drugs used in pain management | Opioids → acting on endogenous system pain control Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory reduce inflammation mediators to reduce pain Local anaesthetics → block action potential conduction along axons |
| What are some signs of potential dependence | Hoarding medication Rating pain as a 10 Falsifying symptoms Not attending scheduled appointments Aggression/threats/manipulation/impatient Requesting a specific drug |
| Non-pharmological pain management | Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Biofeedback Cognitive behavioural therapy Physical and occupational therapy |