Pain Flashcards

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Q

What modalities are associated with the gate control pain theory?

A
  • Massage
  • Heat and cold
  • Acupuncture
  • TENS
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How does past experience with pain influence current pain experience?

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The more pain experienced in childhood, the greater is the perception of pain in adulthood or with current pain experience.

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What modalities are thought to increase the production of endogenous opiates?

A
  • Acupuncture
  • Administration of placebos
  • TENS
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What six factors should the nurse include when assessing the pain experience?

A
  1. location
  2. intensity
  3. comfort measures
  4. quality
  5. chronology
  6. subjective view of pain
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5
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What mechanism is involved in the reduction of pain through the administration of NSAIDs?

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NSAIDs act via a peripheral mechanism at the level of damaged tissue by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and other chemical mediators involved in pain transmission.

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If narcotic agonist/antagonist drugs are administered to a client already taking narcotic drugs, what may be the result?

A

Initiation of withdrawal symptoms.

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List four side effects of narcotic medications.

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  1. nausea/vomiting
  2. constipation
  3. CNS depression
  4. respiratory depression
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8
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What is the antidote for narcotic-induced respiratory depression?

A

Narcan (naloxone)

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Q

What is the first sign of tolerance to pain analgesics?

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Decreased duration of drug effectiveness.

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Which route of administration for pain medications has the quickest onset and the shortest duration?

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Intravenous push, or bolus.

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List the six modalities that are considered noninvasive, nonpharmacologic pain relief measures.

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  1. heat and cold applications
  2. TENS
  3. massage
  4. distraction
  5. relaxation techniques
  6. biofeedback techniques
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