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Which of the following is an accurate description of pain?
Which of the following is an accurate description of pain?
- Pain is only caused by actual tissue damage.
- Pain is a result of nerve inflammation.
- Pain is a combination of sensory and emotional experiences. (correct)
- Pain is a purely sensory experience.
How does pain travel from the site of trauma to the brain?
How does pain travel from the site of trauma to the brain?
- Pain travels via the sensory nerve to the spinal cord, then to the brain. (correct)
- Pain travels through the blood vessels to the brain.
- Pain travels via the motor nerve pathways to the brain.
- Pain travels directly from the site of trauma to the brain.
What are some complications of untreated pain?
What are some complications of untreated pain?
- Higher complication rate. (correct)
- Improved response to curative medical treatments.
- Decreased risk of musculoskeletal tissue damage.
- Improved emotional well-being.
Which of the following is a mediator of inflammation and pain signals released during tissue injury?
Which of the following is a mediator of inflammation and pain signals released during tissue injury?
Which type of nerve fibers transmit sharp, well-localized pain?
Which type of nerve fibers transmit sharp, well-localized pain?
Which theory explains the interactions of neurotransmitters in the spinal cord influencing pain sensation?
Which theory explains the interactions of neurotransmitters in the spinal cord influencing pain sensation?
What is the term for an exaggerated pain response?
What is the term for an exaggerated pain response?
Which of the following is an example of a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and tenderness?
Which of the following is an example of a disorder characterized by chronic widespread pain and tenderness?
Which step in the general treatment algorithm of pain involves the use of weak opioids?
Which step in the general treatment algorithm of pain involves the use of weak opioids?
Which musculoskeletal disorder is caused by inflammation of a tendon?
Which musculoskeletal disorder is caused by inflammation of a tendon?
What is the most prevalent chronic joint disease characterized by joint pain with motion that usually lasts less than 30 minutes?
What is the most prevalent chronic joint disease characterized by joint pain with motion that usually lasts less than 30 minutes?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of acute pain?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of acute pain?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of chronic pain?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of chronic pain?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of nociceptive pain?
Which one of the following is a characteristic of nociceptive pain?
Which one of the following is a potential complication of untreated chronic pain?
Which one of the following is a potential complication of untreated chronic pain?
Which of the following is NOT a common topical pharmacological agent for pain relief?
Which of the following is NOT a common topical pharmacological agent for pain relief?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of topical counterirritants?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of topical counterirritants?
Which of the following is a potential use for capsaicin?
Which of the following is a potential use for capsaicin?
What is the mechanism of action of lidocaine?
What is the mechanism of action of lidocaine?
Which of the following is a topical agent that can be used for well localized neuropathic pain, such as peripheral diabetic foot pain?
Which of the following is a topical agent that can be used for well localized neuropathic pain, such as peripheral diabetic foot pain?
Which of the following is NOT a referral criteria for neuropathic pain?
Which of the following is NOT a referral criteria for neuropathic pain?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of systemic medications for neuropathic pain?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of systemic medications for neuropathic pain?
Which of the following is true about NSAIDs for pain relief?
Which of the following is true about NSAIDs for pain relief?
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