pain

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Which is a nonopioid analgesic?

Morphine

Oxycodone

Ibuprofen,Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) • Ibuprofen (Motrin), ketorolac (Toradol) (correct)

Fentanyl

What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for liver impaired patients?

2g (correct)

4g

1g

3g

Which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioids immediately?

Ketorolac

Ibuprofen

Naloxone (narcan) (correct)

Acetaminophen

Which is a side effect of opioids?

Increased sensitivity to pain, respiratory depression, constipation, confusion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

To reduce pain by working mainly at the site of injury Signup and view all the answers

Which nonpharmacological therapy involves the use of electrical stimulation?

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of opioid antagonists?

To reverse the effects of opioids Signup and view all the answers

Which medication has a ceiling effect for pain management?

Ibuprofen and ketoralac Signup and view all the answers

What is the main risk of opioid use?

Increased sedation Signup and view all the answers

Which nonpharmacological therapy involves mental imagery to manage pain?

Imagery Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy in pain management?

To alter perception of pain Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of around the clock scheduling for pain medication?

To prevent breakthrough pain Signup and view all the answers

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

An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between physical dependence and addiction to a drug?

Physical dependence is a normal physiological response to drug discontinuation, while addiction is a compulsive pursuit of a substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes chronic pain from acute pain?

Duration, lasting more than 3 months Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pain is associated with injury to the nervous system, poorly localized, and may involve other areas along the nerve pathway?

Neuropathic pain Signup and view all the answers

What are the risks of uncontrolled pain according to the provided text?

Impaired immune function Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the pain assessment tool 'WHAT’S UP'?

To assess the patient's pain experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of visceral pain?

More internal, often cramping or pressure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of somatic pain?

Pain in the muscles, bones, or soft tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of tolerance to a drug?

Normal biological adaption to long-term use of a drug Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of physical dependence on a drug?

Normal physiological response when the patient experiences withdrawal after drug discontinuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of addiction (psychological dependence) to a drug?

Disease of the brain that causes a compulsive pursuit of a substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of acute pain?

Lasts less than 3 months Signup and view all the answers