Pain

Question 1

Nociceptive

Answer 1

Pain due to activation of nociceptive sensory receptors often adequately treated with common analgesics
-somatic- tissue injury, bones, joints, skin, muscle
-visceral- renal colic, constipation
Opioids, Tylenol, TX underlying condition

Question 2

Neuropathic

Answer 2

Irritation of components of the CNS or peripheral nervous system may respond well to non opioid responds unpredictable to opioids
TCAs, anticonvulsant; antidepressants

Question 3

Mixed or unspecified

Answer 3

Has characteristics of both nociceptive and neuropathic pain common in older adults
Myofascial pain, somatoform pain disorder
Antidepressants, anti anxiety, behavioral therapy

Question 4

What is the reported prevalence of pain at end of life

Answer 4

57-65%

Question 5

Which of the following is the most relatable indicator of pain

Answer 5

Patient self report

Question 6

Research has shown that pain is

Answer 6

Underestimate by HCP

Question 7

Generalized pain is usually indicative of

Answer 7

Central nervous system damage

Question 8

Which of the following is an objective of pharmacological management of pain

Answer 8

Maintaining a consistent dose of the drug overtime

Question 9

According to the WHO ladder pain should be managed

Answer 9

In a manner according to the intensity of the pain

Question 10

The onset of action of a fentanyl patch is

Answer 10

8-12 hours

Question 11

Which of the following is the opioid most common for step 3

Answer 11

Morphine

Question 12

Which of the following medication is indicated for paroxysmal lancinating pain

Answer 12

Topiramate

Question 13

Override is an indicated treatment for

Answer 13

Visceral pain