15 Questions
What is the first step in managing pain?
Non-opioid analgesics such as aspirin or paracetamol
What type of pain is treated with antidepressants, anticonvulsants, gabapentin, pregabalin, and ketamine?
Neuropathic pain
What is used for moderate-to-severe pain?
Strong opioids with or without non-opioid
Which medication is not used for neuropathic pain?
Codeine
What type of receptor does ketamine act on?
NMDA receptor
What type of pain is typically treated with non-opioid analgesics?
Mild pain
Which type of medication is often used in step two of pain management?
Mild opioids
What type of medication is useful for treating neuropathic pain?
Antidepressants and anticonvulsants
Which receptor does gabapentin act on?
GABA receptors
What type of pain is typically treated with strong opioids?
Moderate-to-severe pain
What is the main difference between step two and step three in pain management?
The severity of pain
Which of the following medications is not typically used in step one of pain management?
Codeine
What is the primary mechanism of action for carbamazepine in treating neuropathic pain?
Blocking NaCh and GABA-R
What is the common characteristic of medications used in step three of pain management?
They are all strong opioids
Which receptor is not involved in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Dopamine receptors
Study Notes
Pain Management Steps
- Step one: Non-opioid analgesics are used, including aspirin, paracetamol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Step two: Mild opioids, such as codeine, are used with or without non-opioid analgesics
- Step three: Strong opioids are used with or without non-opioid analgesics, and are useful for moderate-to-severe pain
Neuropathic Pain Management
- Antidepressants that target 5-HT receptors are used
- Anticonvulsants, such as carbamazepine, are used to target NaCh and GABA receptors
- Gabapentin and pregabalin, which target GABA receptors, are used
- Ketamine, which targets NMDA receptors, is used
Pain Management Steps
- Step one: Non-opioid analgesics are used, including aspirin, paracetamol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Step two: Mild opioids, such as codeine, are used with or without non-opioid analgesics
- Step three: Strong opioids are used with or without non-opioid analgesics, and are useful for moderate-to-severe pain
Neuropathic Pain Management
- Antidepressants that target 5-HT receptors are used
- Anticonvulsants, such as carbamazepine, are used to target NaCh and GABA receptors
- Gabapentin and pregabalin, which target GABA receptors, are used
- Ketamine, which targets NMDA receptors, is used
Pain Management Steps
- Step one: Non-opioid analgesics are used, including aspirin, paracetamol, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Step two: Mild opioids, such as codeine, are used with or without non-opioid analgesics
- Step three: Strong opioids are used with or without non-opioid analgesics, and are useful for moderate-to-severe pain
Neuropathic Pain Management
- Antidepressants that target 5-HT receptors are used
- Anticonvulsants, such as carbamazepine, are used to target NaCh and GABA receptors
- Gabapentin and pregabalin, which target GABA receptors, are used
- Ketamine, which targets NMDA receptors, is used
This quiz covers the step-by-step approach to pain management, including non-opioid analgesics, mild opioids, and strong opioids, as well as pharmacological treatments for neuropathic pain.
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