Relias Exam : Basic Pain Management (Hospice) | Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified

Which of the following is FALSE regarding tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their management of neuropathic pain? 1 Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients with arrhythmias 2 SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs 3 Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly 4 Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain related to spinal cord injury - ANSWER SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs Among the following NSAIDs, which is associated with the highest risk of GI side effects (ulcers, bleeding)? Celecoxib (Celebrex®) Meloxicam (Mobic®) Ketorlac (Toradol®) Etodolac (Lodine®) - ANSWER Ketorlac (Toradol®) Which of the following bowel regimens is MOST appropriate for a patient taking MS Contin® 60mg PO every 12 hours and hydromorphone 2mg PO every 3 hours as needed? 1) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO at bedtime 2) Senna-S® 1 tablet PO BID as needed 3) Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO BID 4) Senna 1 tablet PO Daily - ANSWER Senna 1 tablet PO Daily Which of the following pain is NOT considered somatic pain? 1) Bone pain 2) Bowel obstruction 3) Muscle spasms 4) Pain at the incision site - ANSWER Bowel obstruction