Pain Management: Acute vs Chronic Pain

What is the primary reason for the gender difference in pain tolerance and threshold?

Women have a higher body fat percentage

What is the leading cause of disability in the United States?

Pain

What is the primary reason for the gender difference in pain as a symptom and as a disease?

Hormonal cycles and smaller organs

What is the main difference between acute and chronic pain in terms of duration?

Acute pain lasts less than 3 to 6 months, while chronic pain lasts more than 12 weeks. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between gender and pain tolerance?

Men have higher pain tolerance, while women have lower pain tolerance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between obesity and arthritis?

Obesity is a risk factor for arthritis, especially in older age Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the point beyond which a stimulus causes pain?

Pain threshold Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of adults aged 65 and older who report pain?

60-75% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the gender difference in pain management and healthcare costs?

Women have a lower pain threshold Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between depression and pain?

Depression and pain often co-occur and influence each other. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of social capital in midlife and older age?

It provides financial stability, career advancement, and social connections. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between pain and disability?

Pain is a leading cause of disability Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the maximum level of pain that a person is able to tolerate?

Pain tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the gender difference in pain as a symptom?

Women have a lower pain tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the gender difference in pain as a disease?

Women have a lower pain tolerance Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of Americans who suffer from pain lasting 24 hours or more?

1:4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a condition and an impairment?

A condition is a circumstance, while an impairment is a state of being weakened Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between an objective and subjective measure of health?

Objective measures are based on physical tests, while subjective measures are based on personal opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is the leading cause of death in older adults, according to the text?

Heart disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a disability, as defined in the text?

An individual-environment problem that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a subjective measure of health?

How do you feel today? Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between an impairment and a disability, as implied in the text?

Impairments can lead to disabilities, but they are not the same thing Signup and view all the answers