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Who was the first ancient Greek physician to change the concept of causes of disease?
Hippocrates
Which of the following types of pain is caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system?
Match the types of pain with their definitions:
Nociceptive pain = Body's reaction to painful stimuli Neuropathic pain = Pain caused by nervous system dysfunction Acute pain = Pain perceived for a limited time span Chronic pain = Subjective pain linked to previous injury or chronic disease
The ______ model influences holistic care philosophy in nursing.
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The pain experience is solely a physiological phenomenon.
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Pain defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) includes elements that are always ______, ______, and influenced by cognitive factors.
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What system is responsible for the two-way transfer of pain information?
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What is the role of the midbrain in pain processing?
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Which of the following components is NOT necessary to describe the phenomenon of pain?
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The Gate Control Theory suggests that the spinal cord contains a neurological gate that controls the passage of pain signals.
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What neurotransmitter is involved in the descending inhibition of pain?
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What type of pain results from activation of primary nociceptive afferents?
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Chronic pain is a subjective pain experience linked to a recent injury.
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What is a major predictor of chronic pain?
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Study Notes
Objectives of Pain Management
- Recognize origins and evolution in understanding and treating pain.
- Identify eminent leaders in pain treatment and management.
- Apply systems theory to biopsychosocial patient care.
- Define types of pain and their implications on quality of life.
- Comprehend the components of pain and its subjective experience.
- Understand pain information transfer mechanisms from periphery to the CNS.
- Acknowledge socio-cultural factors impacting pain experience.
- Note the prevalence of chronic pain across various age demographics.
Historic Overview of Pain
- Ancient Greece linked pain to experiences of war; Hippocrates shifted the notion from divine punishment to natural causes.
- Descartes theorized the union of soul and body, associating the soul with the pineal gland.
- By the 1840s, medical professionals began viewing pain as something to eliminate.
- Crawford Williamson Long performed the first surgery under general anesthesia using ether in 1842.
- John Snow established high standards in surgical anesthesia practice.
Biopsychosocial Model of Care
- Holistic nursing care influenced by a biopsychosocial approach to patient care.
- Pain experience affected by biological (genetics, gender, age), psychological (emotional, cognitive, spiritual), and social (cultural, environmental, ethnic) factors.
- Emphasis on recognizing patients as whole individuals, intertwining their psychological and social contexts.
Definitions of Pain
- IASP defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with potential or actual tissue damage.
- Pain is subjective, unpleasant, and influenced by cognitive, affective, and environmental factors.
Types of Pain
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Nociceptive Pain: Body’s response to harmful stimuli; includes somatic and visceral pain.
- Somatic Pain: Occurs in skin, muscles, joints with sharp or dull qualities.
- Visceral Pain: Originates from internal organs, often vague and poorly localized.
- Neuropathic Pain: Resulting from nervous system lesions; examples include phantom pain and diabetic neuropathy.
- Pain classified into three main types:
- Acute Pain: Temporary, linked to recent injury or invasive procedures.
- Chronic Pain: Ongoing, subjective pain due to earlier injuries or chronic diseases.
- Cancer Pain: A mix of acute and chronic pain characteristics, can be nociceptive or neuropathic.
Suffering and Pain
- Suffering is a personal experience, closely correlated with individual social and cultural contexts.
- Relieved through recognition of pain origins, controlled pain duration, and understanding pain’s meaning.
Components of Pain Experience
- Nociception: Activation of nerve endings by harmful stimuli.
- Perception: Can transition from acute to chronic if inadequately treated.
- Suffering: Mental state influenced by perceived threats or harm.
- Pain Behavior: Observable actions related to pain presence, influenced by context and coping strategies.
Neural and Mental Aspects of Pain
- Pain experience comprises both a neural (nerve activity) and mental (emotional perception) component.
- Patient mood and the significance of pain can modify pain perception.
Neuropsychophysiology of Pain
- CNS communicates potential threats via neurons.
- Afferent axons relay signals from sensory organs; efferent axons send information to the periphery.
Pathophysiology of Pain
- Ascending Pain System: Activated nociceptors transmit pain signals to the spinal cord and brain.
- Descending Pain System: Involves both inhibition and facilitation; dynamic signal processing follows feedback loops.
- Major brainstem nuclei influence pain response, with norepinephrine and serotonin playing key roles.
Gate Control Theory of Pain
- Proposes existence of a "gate" in the spinal cord controlling pain signal transmission based on competing stimuli.
- Large fibers (non-pain) can inhibit pain signal transmission, reducing perceived pain.
- Small fibers (pain) can activate signals, enhancing pain perception.
Prevalence of Chronic Pain
- Affects 1 in 5 individuals in Europe, with higher rates in females.
- Common chronic pain locations include the back, joints, and neck.
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Description
Explore the historic overview of pain management in this introductory quiz. Focus on the origins, eminent leaders, and various types of pain, as well as their implications for quality of life. Understand the application of systems theory in patient care and the subjective experiences related to pain.
