24 Questions
Which is a nonopioid analgesic?
Ibuprofen,Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) • Ibuprofen (Motrin), ketorolac (Toradol)
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for liver impaired patients?
2g
Which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioids immediately?
Naloxone (narcan)
Which is a side effect of opioids?
Increased sensitivity to pain, respiratory depression, constipation, confusion
What is the main function of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
To reduce pain by working mainly at the site of injury
Which nonpharmacological therapy involves the use of electrical stimulation?
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
What is the main purpose of opioid antagonists?
To reverse the effects of opioids
Which medication has a ceiling effect for pain management?
Ibuprofen and ketoralac
What is the main risk of opioid use?
Increased sedation
Which nonpharmacological therapy involves mental imagery to manage pain?
Imagery
What is the main purpose of cognitive-behavioral therapy in pain management?
To alter perception of pain
What is the main purpose of around the clock scheduling for pain medication?
To prevent breakthrough pain
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
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
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes chronic pain from acute pain?
Duration, lasting more than 3 months
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
What are the risks of uncontrolled pain according to the provided text?
Impaired immune function
What is the main purpose of the pain assessment tool 'WHAT’S UP'?
To assess the patient's pain experience
What is the main characteristic of visceral pain?
More internal, often cramping or pressure
What is the main characteristic of somatic pain?
Pain in the muscles, bones, or soft tissues
What is the main characteristic of tolerance to a drug?
Normal biological adaption to long-term use of a drug
What is the main characteristic of physical dependence on a drug?
Normal physiological response when the patient experiences withdrawal after drug discontinuation
What is the main characteristic of addiction (psychological dependence) to a drug?
Disease of the brain that causes a compulsive pursuit of a substance
What is the main characteristic of acute pain?
Lasts less than 3 months
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