Pain Management Strategies
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What is a characteristic of neuropathic pain?

  • Loss of sensation or motor function (correct)
  • Central excitability
  • Increased sensation
  • Enhanced central inhibition
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of pain mechanism?

  • Nociceptive
  • Psychological (correct)
  • Central
  • Neuropathic
  • What is a factor that influences the transition from acute to chronic pain?

  • Genetic predisposition
  • Medication use
  • Psychosocial factors (correct)
  • Age
  • What is the name of the tool used to assess patients with neuropathic pain?

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

    What is a characteristic of central sensitization?

    <p>Reduced central inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of pain is characterized by activation of nociceptors?

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

    What is the term for the phenomenon where people with pain can have a combination of different mechanisms underlying their pain?

    <p>Mixed pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to address psychosocial factors in pain management?

    <p>To address the transition from acute to chronic pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component of a successful therapy for chronic pain?

    <p>Addressing psychosocial factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of central pain?

    <p>Enhanced central excitability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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