Exam 1 - Pain management

Question 1

o	Cutaneous stimulation
o	Massage thermal therapies
o	Transcutaneous electric nerve simulation (tens unit) – used by chiropractors/ortho – constantly sending stimulus to “confuse” neves and not transmit pain response
o	Distraction
o	Relaxation techniques
o	Guided imagery
o	Hypnosis
o	Music therapy
o	Alternative therapies

Answer 1

Nonpharmacologic therapy

Question 2

Using more than one treatment modality

Answer 2

Combination therapies

Question 3

Stress response increases metabolic rate, cardiac output, and risk for physiologic disorders
Sudden onset

Answer 3

Acute pain

Question 4

Constant or intermittent pain that lasts 6 months or longer

Can lead to depression, increased disability, and suppression of immune function

Answer 4

Chronic pain

Question 5

Characteristics of pain

Answer 5

Intensity
Timing
Location
Quality
Personal meaning
Aggravating/alleviating factors
Pain behavior