NURS 175- Pain Flashcards
1
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SNS Response to Pain
A
- increased resps
- increased HR
- Increased BP
- Increased blood glucose
- diaphoresis
- muscle tension
- dilated pupils
- nausea
- vomiting
2
Q
PNS Response to Pain
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- pallor
- muscle tension
- decreased HR
- decreased BP
- rapid irregular breathing
- weakness
- exhaustion
3
Q
Characteristics of Acute Pain
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- identifiable cause
- predictable ending
- short duration
- quick onset
- measurable/describable
- responsive to analgesics
- dissipates after healing
4
Q
Characteristics of Chronic Pain
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- persistent or intermittent
- may not have identifiable cause
- symptoms can be vague
- more difficult to manage
5
Q
Characteristics of Cancer Pain
A
- acute or chronic
- cancer or meds
6
Q
Breakthrough Pain
A
pain breaks through despite medication
7
Q
Physiological Perception Factors
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- analgesics
- sedatives
- anaesthetics
- all depress CNS
8
Q
Social Perception Factors
A
- attention
- previous experience
- family and social support
9
Q
Psychological Perception Factors
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- anxiety
- meaning of pain
10
Q
Pain Assessment
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L- location O- onset P- provokes Q- quality R- radiates/region S- severity T- timing U- understanding A- associated symptoms
11
Q
Non-Pharmacological Interventions
A
- Reiki
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- biofeedback
12
Q
Pharmacological Interventions (Analgesics)
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- NSAIDS
- Opioids
- Adjuvants/co-analgesics
- sucrose (esp. in babies)
13
Q
NSAIDS
A
non-steroial anti- inflammatory Drugs
- Tylenol, ibuprofen, ASA
- mild to moderate pain/fever
- give lowest dose for shortest amount of time
14
Q
Opioids
A
- can cause respiratory depression
- for when non-opioids aren’t enough
- constipation
- nausea
- itching (puritis)
- myoclonus (jerking muscles)
- delirium
15
Q
Adjuvants
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- meds not designed for pain control but can relieve pain
- antidepressants
- corticosteroids
- cannabinoids
anticonvulsants - local anaesthetics
- anticholinergenics
