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Nursing Mgmt of chronic pain Flashcards

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Primary reason why people seek medical care

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Pain

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Pain is what the patient says

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Always true unless they are incapable of saying they are in pain, in which we use another scale

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Afferent Fibers

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To the brain

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Efferent Fibers

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To the body, away from brain

(Efferent=Effect)

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Transduction

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-Conversion of pain to an electrical impulse through the nociceptors

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Which drugs facilitate, descending pain modulation

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These are going to be the adjuvant medications that their primary action is not pain relief, but their secondary action affects pain
-These act on serotonin or Na+ channels to decrease pain

-Anti-epileptics (Gabapentinoids, Na channel agents)
-Anti Depressants (TCAs and SNRI)
-Cannabinoids
-Ketamine

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What type of pain to adjuvant medications work on

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Neuropathic pain, but also nociceptive pain

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OLD CART

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Onset
Location
Duration

Characteristics
Assosiated symptoms (N+V, headache)
Relieving factors (rest)
Treatment (Drugs)

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Non-verbal signs of pain

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-Moaning, Crying, irritability, grimacing, Insomnia, Rigid posture, pacing, Elevated BP HR RR, Nausea, Diaphoresis, Teeth grinding

-Use the FLACC scale for this

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When questioning someone with chronic pain what should you do

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Ask them indirect questions, because what their normal is may be someone else’s unbearable

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Acute pain

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Pain that exist in a short period of time

-Caused by injury, surgery,… Usually some identifiable cause and resolves once its reated

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Chronic Pain

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Pain that has been occurring for over 6 mo, and continues after the injury is healed, does not have to have a definite injury that is linked to it

-There is aggressing factors and reliving factors for each person
-Can have other symptoms such as tense muscles, lack of energy, change in appetite, depression, anxiety, fear of re-injury, anger

-Chronic pain affects a persons ability to work, enjoy life or care for themselves

-Polypharm, street pharm

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Breakthrough Pain

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Sudden increase in pain, those that already have chronic conditions

-During this period they may need more or alternative medications to manage pain

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T/F there is a discrimination based on race and the treatment of pain

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True AA, Hispanic and AM are less likely to receive adequate pain treatment than those who are white

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Chronic: Episodic pain

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Pain that occurs sporadically, lasting hours to weeks

-Arthritis, migraines, Sickle cell

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Cancer pain

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Caused by tumor progression, related pathological process, invasive procedures, treatment toxicity, infection, physical imitations

-Chemo can cause neuropathic
-Pain is progressive

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Idiopathic pain

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No known cause

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Sickle cell anemia and pain

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Cells become sickled which clump together and block blood flow causing swelling and pain

-This usually causes hospitalization

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Sickle cell anemia pain interventions

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-Elevation of the extremity
-Relaxation techniques
-Yoga
-Whir-pool bath
-PT
-Maintain hydration, makes the vessels bigger
-Heat packs, Heat makes vessels bigger
-Analgesics
-Encourage rest points
-Look for infection
-Priapism

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Priapism

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Erection lasting for hours and hours which is extremely painful, usually can be addressed by a warm compress but if not you have to extract the blood flow with a needle

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Cancer pain mgmt

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Develop pain mgmt plan with other team members

-Oral if you can, then transdermal or trans mucosal
-Asa. Acetaminophen pr NSAIDS for mild to moderate pain
-Severe pain is opiates
Neuropathic pain with anticonvulsanrs and anti depressants and opiods
-Sub Q and IV opiates for rapid relief
-Monitor vitals for se meds
-Provide non pharm methods too

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Non-pharm methods for pain relief

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-Cognitive
-Relaxation techniques
-Distraction
-Guided imagery
-Education
-Stress mgmt
-Physical agents
-Exercise
-Deep breathing

-Herbal therapy, but beware interactions with other drugs

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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Tri-cyclic antidepressant

-Side effects include
-Blurred vision, Dry mouth, dizziness, weight gain
-Cardiotoxicity risk

-Very possible to overdose which is deadly
-Start slow with dosage

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor)

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Tri-cyclic antidepressant

-Side effects include
-Blurred vision, Dry mouth, dizziness, weight gain
-Cardiotoxicity risk

-Very possible to overdose which is deadly
-Start slow with dosage

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
-SNRI -S/E include: Nausea, headache,, elevated BP, Weight gain, tremors -Fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropath, FDA approved for chronic MS including OA and lower back pain -May increase bleeding, urinary retention, and increased BP (potential for seizures) -Need to weigh themselves for concern of weight gain
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Venlafaxine (Effexor)
-SNRI -S/E include: Nausea, headache,, elevated BP, Weight gain, tremors -May increase bleeding, urinary retention, and increased BP (potential for seizures) -Need to weigh themselves for concern of weight gain
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
anti-convulsants -Used first for neuropathic pain -Improves analgesia -Allows for lower doses of narcotics -Start low and titrate
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Pregabalin (Lyrica)
anti-convulsants -Used first for neuropathic pain -Improves analgesia -Allows for lower doses of narcotics -Start low and titrate
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Asprin
-Abreiviated ASA -Avoid in children with flu, or viral sx -May cause bleeding, monitor kidney function, avoid alc -Sit up 30 min after taking dose -Dont crush an enteric tab ya dummy -Max dose is 4000mg per day
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
-Affects liver and kidney so its contraindicated for those with impaired function, alcoholism and use of anticoagulants -S/E is Anorexia, N+V rash and hepatotoxicity -Need to access for liver dmg ,monitor LFT (Liver enzymes) and look out for jaundice -MDD= 4000mg per day
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Ibuprofen
-NSAID ,relieves inflammation and pain -Contraindicated in those with hypersensitivity, Liver/ renal disease, use of anticoagulants -Hypoglycemia with insulin or other drugs like insulin -Assess for GI upset, bleeding, liver issues, edema -Need to take with food or milk to avoid those GI issues
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Opioids
-Decreases pain sensation, suppresses resp and coughing as well -May cause dependence, from euphoria and sedation -Used for mild, moderate, severe pain -Tolerance-decreased effectiveness of dose from its previous dose, requiring higher dose for same effect -Also pseudo addiction where they need a higher and high dose but thats due to increasing pain
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Morphine
Used often for cancer and other pains -S/E: resp depression, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, urinary retention, sedation, hallucinations, miosis -Naloxone for OD -Monitor vitals and LOC Instruct pt to avoid benzo and and alc, and notify provider if dizziness or SOB develops -May need short and long acting morphine for standard and breakthrough pain.
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Miosis
Pin point pupils
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When to hold dose of morphine
RR= 12 Urine output is 30 ml/hr
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Other opiates
Hydrocodone/ acetaminophen -Buprenorphine -Fentanyl -Hydromorphone -Oxycodone/acetaminophen -Tramadol
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Stress and pain
-May not be able to eliminate pain, stressful -Focus on improving functioning -Understand interactions between stress and pain -More stress=more pain
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When should you reaccess pain after giving medication
30-60 min after giving med , depending on drug and route
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Patient goals for Pain
The patient will assist in the mgmt of chronic pain -Pt identify factors that aggravate, cause or relieve pain -Each pt has an individual goal with their own values -Return to work -Increasing exercise -Increasing social activity -Quality of life is always number one
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PCA pump
Patient controls their pain med admin through a IV pump -Mgmt of all types of pain -Programed with safe dose in mind, still have to monitor though as most the time it uses opioids -Lowers chance of drug overdose -Monitor for: Allergic reaction, IV infection, -Sedation, Resp suppression, constipation, uncontrolled pain

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