Nursing Case Study: Urinary Tract Pain and Medication Management
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What is the primary symptom of urolithiasis?

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Severe headache
  • Severe pain in the side and back, below the ribs (correct)
  • Fever and chills

    • What type of stone is composed of magnesium ammonium phosphate?

  • Uric acid stone
  • Cysteine stone
  • Calcium stone
  • Struvite stone (correct)

    • What factor is involved in the pathophysiology of urolithiasis?

  • Sleep patterns
  • Dietary habits
  • Urinary concentration of stone forming ions (correct)
  • Hormonal changes during menstruation

    • What is the primary reason why there is no FDA-approved OTC treatment for UT pain?

    <p>FDA has not approved any ingredient as safe and effective for UTI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern when triaging a patient with urolithiasis?

    <p>Determining the cause of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the formation of calculi in the urinary tract?

    <p>Urolithiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of pain?

    <p>An emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the patient in assessing pain?

    <p>The patient is the best judge of their pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of nociceptors in the sensory component of pain?

    <p>To deliver messages through impulses to brain centers, which are perceived as pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of pain assessment tools?

    <p>To measure the intensity of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of pain based on its duration?

    <p>Acute and chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Q' in the PQRST pain assessment tool stand for?

    <p>Quality/Nature of Pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of asking a patient to describe their pain using words like sharp, dull, stabbing, or burning?

    <p>To determine the severity of the pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Rebound Headache?

    <p>Regular overuse of medication for 3 months or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a Self-Limiting Condition of Pain?

    <p>Primary Dysmenorrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the 'T' in the pain assessment?

    <p>To understand the timing and duration of pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of Primary Headache?

    <p>Tension Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of asking about the patient's medication use in the pain assessment?

    <p>To assess the effectiveness of previous treatments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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