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What is the primary method of action for paracetamol?
What is the maximum adult dose of paracetamol that can be taken in 24 hours?
Which type of pain is associated with damage to body tissue and can be either acute or chronic?
What maximum quantity of paracetamol can be sold over-the-counter without a referral to a pharmacist?
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What is a potential consequence of paracetamol overdose?
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What aspect of analgesia does paracetamol NOT address?
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Which type of pain is characterized by no identifiable cause?
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Which of the following medications is NOT considered an OTC analgesic?
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What factor is NOT included in the WWHAM questioning method?
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Which of the following categories of pain is NOT classified as somatic?
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Study Notes
Pain and Analgesia - Part 1
- Pain Definition: An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, associated with actual or potential tissue damage.
- Analgesia Definition: Medication that acts to relieve pain.
Types of Pain
- Acute Pain: Short-term, sharp pain that disappears as the injury heals.
- Chronic Pain: Pain that persists for longer than 3 months and may be ongoing or recurring, often associated with a chronic disease.
- Somatic Pain: Aching or throbbing pain originating from the skin, muscles, bones, and joints.
- Visceral Pain: Deep, cramping pain in the internal organs.
- Neuropathic Pain: Pain caused by damage or dysfunction in the peripheral or central nervous system, characterized by burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain.
- Idiopathic Pain: Persistent pain that doesn't have a known cause.
- Breakthrough Pain: A temporary increase in pain that occurs despite the use of chronic pain medication.
Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)
- Indications: Analgesic (pain relief), Antipyretic (fever reduction).
- Mode of Action: Weak prostaglandin inhibitor.
- Adult Dose (16+): 500mg to 1g up to four times daily (qds). Maximum daily dose: 4g.
- Child Dose (10-15): 500mg up to four times daily (qds). Maximum total daily dose: 2g. Maximum use: 3 days.
- Baby/Young Child Dose (2 months +): See weight-based dosing chart. Product information also includes dosing by age.
- Side Effects: Not common.
- Overdose: Liver damage, can be potentially fatal.
Paracetamol Supply Guidelines
- Non-Pharmacy Sale: 12 (or less).
- Pharmacy Sale: 24.
- Customer Requesting More Than One Pack of 24: Refer to pharmacist. Maximum total supply: 50.
- Quantities Greater Than 50: Prescription required.
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This quiz delves into the definitions and types of pain and analgesia. It covers acute, chronic, somatic, visceral, neuropathic, idiopathic, and breakthrough pain. Test your understanding of these concepts and the role of analgesics in pain management.
