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What is the function of pain as described in the text?
What is the function of pain as described in the text?
- To enhance disability
- To prevent the body from further injury
- To guide functional recovery
- b and c (correct)
What does the 'P' in the P.A.I.N. assessment stand for?
What does the 'P' in the P.A.I.N. assessment stand for?
- Protective reflexes
- Precautionary actions
- Pattern (correct)
- Preventive measures
What does the 'N' in the P.A.I.N. assessment stand for?
What does the 'N' in the P.A.I.N. assessment stand for?
- Natural remedies for pain
- Neurological response to pain
- Number of sites affected
- Nature – Description of how the pain feels to the patient (correct)
What type of pain is characterized by burning, tingling, or 'pins and needles' sensation?
What type of pain is characterized by burning, tingling, or 'pins and needles' sensation?
Which type of pain is caused by activation of peripheral nerve fibers by harmful noxious stimuli?
Which type of pain is caused by activation of peripheral nerve fibers by harmful noxious stimuli?
What initiates a complex series of physiologic and biochemical events responsible for transmission of signals to the CNS in acute inflammatory pain?
What initiates a complex series of physiologic and biochemical events responsible for transmission of signals to the CNS in acute inflammatory pain?
What initiates an 'action potential' and passes it along the trigeminal nerve pathways to the nucleus caudalis within the brain stem?
What initiates an 'action potential' and passes it along the trigeminal nerve pathways to the nucleus caudalis within the brain stem?
Where do the action potentials traveling along primary nociceptor neurons transfer information through synapses?
Where do the action potentials traveling along primary nociceptor neurons transfer information through synapses?
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'reaction' component of pain?
What part of the nervous system is responsible for the 'reaction' component of pain?
Which type of sensation is primarily transmitted through the Spinothalamic Tract?
Which type of sensation is primarily transmitted through the Spinothalamic Tract?
What type of sensory information is NOT transmitted through the Posterior Column pathway?
What type of sensory information is NOT transmitted through the Posterior Column pathway?
Which sensory pathway is responsible for transmitting information related to vibration and pressure?
Which sensory pathway is responsible for transmitting information related to vibration and pressure?
What is the primary function of the higher brain centers in response to noxious stimuli?
What is the primary function of the higher brain centers in response to noxious stimuli?
Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for initiating escape responses in the cerebral cortex?
Which type of nerve fibers are responsible for initiating escape responses in the cerebral cortex?
What characterizes the pain carried along more diffuse pathways by smaller unmyelinated C fibers?
What characterizes the pain carried along more diffuse pathways by smaller unmyelinated C fibers?
What is the primary function of endogenous morphine-like substances mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of endogenous morphine-like substances mentioned in the text?
What influences the opening of the gate as per the Gate Control Theory mentioned in the text?
What influences the opening of the gate as per the Gate Control Theory mentioned in the text?
Which theory provides support for pain relief therapies' actions on different parts of the nervous system?
Which theory provides support for pain relief therapies' actions on different parts of the nervous system?
What aspect of pain perception is influenced by the individual's beliefs about pain?
What aspect of pain perception is influenced by the individual's beliefs about pain?
Which type of actions are taken to express or control pain according to the ABCs of Pain Perception?
Which type of actions are taken to express or control pain according to the ABCs of Pain Perception?
What is the primary evidence-based treatment for acute dental pain caused by inflammatory mediators?
What is the primary evidence-based treatment for acute dental pain caused by inflammatory mediators?
In what circumstances should dental practitioners clarify preferred acute pain management strategies with the patient’s OMT provider or primary pain specialist?
In what circumstances should dental practitioners clarify preferred acute pain management strategies with the patient’s OMT provider or primary pain specialist?
Which category do patients fall into if they are opioid addicts in recovery receiving naltrexone therapy?
Which category do patients fall into if they are opioid addicts in recovery receiving naltrexone therapy?
What is the recommended approach for managing dental pain in patients receiving OMT?
What is the recommended approach for managing dental pain in patients receiving OMT?
What is the suggested course of action in the event of respiratory depression in patients receiving OMT and opioids for acute pain?
What is the suggested course of action in the event of respiratory depression in patients receiving OMT and opioids for acute pain?
How should analgesics be scheduled for patients receiving OMT and requiring opioids for acute pain?
How should analgesics be scheduled for patients receiving OMT and requiring opioids for acute pain?
What is the potential risk associated with inadequate treatment of acute pain in patients receiving OMT?
What is the potential risk associated with inadequate treatment of acute pain in patients receiving OMT?
How should opioid doses be managed for patients receiving OMT and requiring opioids for acute pain?
How should opioid doses be managed for patients receiving OMT and requiring opioids for acute pain?
What is the evidence-based approach to managing most dental pain in patients receiving OMT?
What is the evidence-based approach to managing most dental pain in patients receiving OMT?
What is the recommended time frame for discontinuing naltrexone therapy before planned surgical or interventional procedures requiring opioids?
What is the recommended time frame for discontinuing naltrexone therapy before planned surgical or interventional procedures requiring opioids?
What clinical dilemma do patients receiving depot naltrexone therapy pose when requiring high doses of opioids for pain management?
What clinical dilemma do patients receiving depot naltrexone therapy pose when requiring high doses of opioids for pain management?
Why do patients receiving depot naltrexone therapy need continuous respiratory monitoring when given high doses of opioids for analgesia?
Why do patients receiving depot naltrexone therapy need continuous respiratory monitoring when given high doses of opioids for analgesia?
What is the primary function of naloxone?
What is the primary function of naloxone?
What is the recommended dosage of Naloxone for intranasal administration using Narcan Nasal Spray?
What is the recommended dosage of Naloxone for intranasal administration using Narcan Nasal Spray?
What is a potential consequence if a patient takes a longer acting opioid after receiving naloxone?
What is a potential consequence if a patient takes a longer acting opioid after receiving naloxone?
Which symptom is NOT associated with opioid overdose?
Which symptom is NOT associated with opioid overdose?
What is a common additional symptom of opioid overdose?
What is a common additional symptom of opioid overdose?
