PH 12 Drugs for Pain Management

Which type of pain is usually related to an injury and ends within an expected time frame?

What is the term for a psychological dependence in which there is a desperate need to have and use a drug for a nonmedical reason?

What are drugs that have the specific purpose of relieving pain either by changing the patient's perception of pain or by reducing painful stimulation at its source called?

What is the term for any pain that continues beyond the expected time frame of an acute injury process and does not trigger the stress response?

Which type of pain is usually related to an injury and ends within an expected time frame?

What is one characteristic of chronic pain?

How is pain perceived in the body?

What can increase the perception of pain?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is considered the standard for comparing the effectiveness of other pain-management drugs?

In what setting are morphine and other strong opioid agonists commonly used for patients with severe pain?

Which opioid agonist is weaker than morphine and often used in combination with acetaminophen in the outpatient setting?

Which opioid agonist is much stronger than morphine?

Which type of pain is usually related to an injury and ends within an expected time frame?

What is the definition of pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain?

What is the main reason why people go to a healthcare provider?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acute pain?

Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for the pain relief and euphoria produced by morphine and other opioid agonists?

What are the two most common side effects of opioid agonists?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is available as a continuous-release transdermal patch?

What are the endogenous opioids produced by the brain?

Which category of drugs is specifically prescribed for pain management depending on the type of pain being experienced, the cause of the pain, pain intensity, expected duration of the pain, and the patient's perception of the pain?

What is the basic chemical from which the synthetic opioid analgesics hydrocodone, hydromorphone, fentanyl, and oxycodone have been developed?

Which of the following activities is NOT an example of nondrug therapy techniques used for pain management?

What are the four main categories of drugs used for pain management?

Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction to opioid agonist analgesics?

What should be done if a serious adverse reaction occurs with an opioid agonist?

Which drug can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid agonist overdose?

In which emergency situations can naloxone or naltrexone be given without a prescription?

What is the role of naloxone or naltrexone in reversing the effects of an opioid agonist overdose?

Why are older adults more susceptible to adverse effects of opioid agonists?

Which category of pain is often hard to relieve, may interfere with activities of daily living, and greatly reduces quality of life?

What is the term for pain that continues beyond the expected time frame of an acute injury process?

Which type of pain has a constant presence but may vary in intensity?

What is the term for pain that is specific to a body area that is easy to identify and describe?

Which type of pain continues beyond the expected time frame of an acute injury process and does not trigger the stress response?

What is the term for a psychological dependence in which there is a desperate need to have and use a drug for a nonmedical reason?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is considered the standard for comparing the effectiveness of other pain-management drugs?

Why are older adults more susceptible to adverse effects of opioid agonists?

Which of the following is a characteristic of acute pain?

What is the term for a drug-related metabolism problem that causes the same amount of drug to have less effect over time?

Which of the following is NOT a category of drugs used for pain management?

What is the definition of pain threshold?

Which category of drugs is specifically prescribed for pain management depending on the type of pain being experienced, the cause of the pain, pain intensity, expected duration of the pain, and the patient's perception of the pain?

What are drugs that have the specific purpose of relieving pain either by changing the patient's perception of pain or by reducing painful stimulation at its source called?

What is the definition of pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain?

In which emergency situations can naloxone or naltrexone be given without a prescription?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is available as a continuous-release transdermal patch?

What are the two most common side effects of opioid agonists?

What is one characteristic of chronic pain?

Why are older adults more susceptible to adverse effects of opioid agonists?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is much stronger than morphine?

What is the equianalgesic dose of codeine needed to achieve equal pain relief as 30 mg of oral morphine?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is often used in combination with acetaminophen in the outpatient setting?

What is the recommended adult dosage range for oxycodone (Endocodone, Oxaydo, OxyContin)?

Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction to opioid agonist analgesics?

What is the purpose of naloxone or naltrexone in reversing the effects of an opioid agonist overdose?

What is the route of administration for naloxone when given as an intranasal spray?

Which population is more likely to have reduced ability to metabolize and excrete opioid agonists?

What should be done if a serious adverse reaction occurs with an opioid agonist?

What are the symptoms of overdose for opioid agonist analgesics that require immediate medical attention?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is often used in combination with acetaminophen in the outpatient setting?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is much stronger than morphine?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is the main drug with which all other pain-management drugs are compared for effectiveness?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is NOT recommended due to its high potential for abuse?

Which of the following is a common type of drug used to manage pain?

What is the definition of chronic pain?

Which of the following is a possible side effect of opioid agonists?

What is the term for a psychological dependence in which there is a desperate need to have and use a drug for a nonmedical reason?

Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for the pain relief and euphoria produced by morphine and other opioid agonists?

What are the endogenous opioids produced by the brain?

In what setting are morphine and other strong opioid agonists commonly used for patients with severe pain?

What are the two most common side effects of opioid agonists?

Which type of pain is described as continual aching and is hard to locate?

What is the term for pain that continues beyond the expected time frame of an acute injury process?

What is the main cause of cancer pain?

Where is pain recognized or perceived?

Which of the following is NOT an opioid agonist analgesic?

Which of the following is a category of nonopioid centrally acting analgesics?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of pain management?

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic pain?

Which type of pain is usually related to an injury and ends within an expected time frame?

What is the term for any pain that continues beyond the expected time frame of an acute injury process and does not trigger the stress response?

What is the term for the smallest amount of tissue damage that makes a person aware of having pain?

Which category of drugs is specifically prescribed for pain management depending on the type of pain being experienced, the cause of the pain, pain intensity, expected duration of the pain, and the patient's perception of the pain?

Which of the following is a serious adverse reaction to opioid agonist analgesics?

What is the main reason why people go to a healthcare provider?

Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for the pain relief and euphoria produced by morphine and other opioid agonists?

What are the two most common side effects of opioid agonists?

What is the equianalgesic dose of codeine needed to achieve equal pain relief as 30 mg of oral morphine?

What should be done if a serious adverse reaction occurs with an opioid agonist?

Which type of pain is continuous and does not have an identifiable cause?

What is the main cause of cancer pain?

Where is pain recognized or perceived?

What can increase the perception of pain?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is weaker than morphine and often used in combination with acetaminophen in the outpatient setting?

What is the equianalgesic dose of hydromorphone compared to oral morphine?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is NOT recommended for use due to its high potential for abuse?

What is the adult dosage range of oxycodone for immediate release?

Which of the following is a characteristic of chronic pain?

What is the term for a psychological dependence in which there is a desperate need to have and use a drug for a nonmedical reason?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is often used in combination with acetaminophen in the outpatient setting?

Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for the pain relief and euphoria produced by morphine and other opioid agonists?

Which opioid receptor is primarily responsible for dysphoria and hallucinations when activated by a drug?

Which of the following is NOT an expected side effect of opioid agonist analgesics?

Which opioid agonist analgesic is commonly used preoperatively to treat pain from injury or other disease processes?

What are the main opioid receptors in the brain and other areas?

Which category of drugs is considered a high-alert drug due to the increased risk of patient harm if given in error?

Which analgesic drug category includes a variety of drug types that have other purposes but also help reduce pain?

Which opioid is considered the basic chemical from which synthetic opioid analgesics like hydrocodone and oxycodone have been developed?

Which principle of pain management emphasizes the need to believe the patient and family in their reports of pain and what relieves it?

Which of the following is true about pain threshold?

What is the main difference between acute pain and chronic pain?

What is the definition of pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain?

What is the role of opioids in pain management?

Which of the following is a symptom of overdose for opioid agonist analgesics?

What should be done if a serious adverse reaction occurs with an opioid agonist?

Which drug can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid agonist overdose?

Which population is more likely to have impaired metabolism and excretion of opioid agonists?

Which route of administration for naloxone is considered less reliable?

What is the purpose of opioid antagonists like naloxone or naltrexone in reversing the effects of an opioid agonist overdose?