HOSA Biomedical Debate Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
Growing focus upon the individual set the scene for the introduction of surgical anesthesia (date) -
ANSWER-1846
What the US Congress declared as the "Decade of Pain Control and Research" (date) - ANSWER-
2001-2010
Transforming practice of medicine initiated the tension between the desire to make available the
medicinal benefits of these drugs and recognition that the development of abuse and addiction can
lead to devastating consequences (date) - ANSWER-19th century
Morphine was extracted from opium by Friedrich Serturner of Germany (date) - ANSWER-1803
A major change occurred. The use of opioids for chronic pain began to increase. (date) - ANSWER-
1990s
Codeine rescheduling prevented consumers accessing over-the-counter opioids without a
prescription. (date) - ANSWER-February 2018
Dr. Charles Wood - ANSWER-Scottish physician, invented the hypodermic needle and used it to inject
morphine to relieve pain from neuralgia
Dr. Eduard Livenstein - ANSWER-German physician, produced the first accurate and comprehensive
description of addiction to morphine, including the withdrawal syndrome and relapse, and argued
that craving for morphine was a physiological response.
Neuropathic pain - ANSWER-chronic pain caused by nerve damage
Psychogenic pain - ANSWER-pain that is affected by psychological factors (usually has a physical
origin of tissue or nerve damage)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) - ANSWER-pain that is set off by trigger points located in the
muscles
,who developed the quality of life scale for pain? - ANSWER-The American Chronic Pain Association
(ACPA)
what does the quality of life scale for pain assess? - ANSWER-your mood, your ability to work,
socialize, exercise, and perform household chores
Acute pain - ANSWER-Pain that comes on suddenly and has a limited duration. It's frequently caused
by damage to tissue such as bone, muscle, or organs, and the onset is often accompanied by anxiety
or emotional distress
Chronic pain - ANSWER-Chronic pain lasts longer than acute pain and is generally somewhat resistant
to medical treatment. It's usually associated with a long-term illness, such as osteoarthritis. Often is
attributable to nerve damage. Doctors often define chronic pain as any pain that lasts for 3 to 6
months or more.
Breakthrough pain - ANSWER-temporary flare-up of moderate to severe pain that occurs even when
the patient is taking around-the-clock medication for persistent pain
Nociceptive pain - ANSWER-pain caused by tissue damage
central pain syndrome - ANSWER-chronic pain that stems from damage to the central nervous
system
complex regional pain syndrome - ANSWER-chronic pain that follows a serious injury
diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain - ANSWER-pain that comes from nerve damage in the feet, legs,
hands, or arms caused by diabetes
Shingles (Postherpetic Neuralgia) - ANSWER-a localised infection caused by the same virus that
causes chickenpox. common complication in which the pain from shingles lasts more than a month
trigeminal neuralgia - ANSWER-pain as a result of inflammation of a facial nerve
, chronic pain causes - ANSWER-past injuries or surgeries, back problems, migraines, arthritis, nerve
damage, infections, fibromyalgia
difference in addiction vs dependency - ANSWER-Addiction will lead to physical withdrawl symptoms
if supply is cut off while there is no chance of physical withdrawl symptoms from a dependency
chronic pain causes - ANSWER-past injuries or surgeries, back problems, migraines, arthritis, nerve
damage, infections, fibromyalgia
who developed the quality of life scale for pain? - ANSWER-The American Chronic Pain Association
(ACPA)
what does the quality of life scale for pain assess? - ANSWER-your mood, your ability to work,
socialize, exercise, and perform household chores
What are some causes of chronic pain? - ANSWER-*disease
*nerve damage
*injuries that have not healed properly
*Rheumatoid arthritis
*osteoarthritis
*fibromyalgia
*cancer
*multiple sclerosis
*stomach ulcers
*AIDS
*gallbladder disease
How do doctors find the cause of pain? - ANSWER-Asking about your symptoms and your medical
history, including any illness, injury, or surgery. Your doctor will also examine you and may order
blood tests or X-rays.
Tests that pinpoint the cause of pain: - ANSWER-*CT scan
*MRI
Answers (Graded A)
Growing focus upon the individual set the scene for the introduction of surgical anesthesia (date) -
ANSWER-1846
What the US Congress declared as the "Decade of Pain Control and Research" (date) - ANSWER-
2001-2010
Transforming practice of medicine initiated the tension between the desire to make available the
medicinal benefits of these drugs and recognition that the development of abuse and addiction can
lead to devastating consequences (date) - ANSWER-19th century
Morphine was extracted from opium by Friedrich Serturner of Germany (date) - ANSWER-1803
A major change occurred. The use of opioids for chronic pain began to increase. (date) - ANSWER-
1990s
Codeine rescheduling prevented consumers accessing over-the-counter opioids without a
prescription. (date) - ANSWER-February 2018
Dr. Charles Wood - ANSWER-Scottish physician, invented the hypodermic needle and used it to inject
morphine to relieve pain from neuralgia
Dr. Eduard Livenstein - ANSWER-German physician, produced the first accurate and comprehensive
description of addiction to morphine, including the withdrawal syndrome and relapse, and argued
that craving for morphine was a physiological response.
Neuropathic pain - ANSWER-chronic pain caused by nerve damage
Psychogenic pain - ANSWER-pain that is affected by psychological factors (usually has a physical
origin of tissue or nerve damage)
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) - ANSWER-pain that is set off by trigger points located in the
muscles
,who developed the quality of life scale for pain? - ANSWER-The American Chronic Pain Association
(ACPA)
what does the quality of life scale for pain assess? - ANSWER-your mood, your ability to work,
socialize, exercise, and perform household chores
Acute pain - ANSWER-Pain that comes on suddenly and has a limited duration. It's frequently caused
by damage to tissue such as bone, muscle, or organs, and the onset is often accompanied by anxiety
or emotional distress
Chronic pain - ANSWER-Chronic pain lasts longer than acute pain and is generally somewhat resistant
to medical treatment. It's usually associated with a long-term illness, such as osteoarthritis. Often is
attributable to nerve damage. Doctors often define chronic pain as any pain that lasts for 3 to 6
months or more.
Breakthrough pain - ANSWER-temporary flare-up of moderate to severe pain that occurs even when
the patient is taking around-the-clock medication for persistent pain
Nociceptive pain - ANSWER-pain caused by tissue damage
central pain syndrome - ANSWER-chronic pain that stems from damage to the central nervous
system
complex regional pain syndrome - ANSWER-chronic pain that follows a serious injury
diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain - ANSWER-pain that comes from nerve damage in the feet, legs,
hands, or arms caused by diabetes
Shingles (Postherpetic Neuralgia) - ANSWER-a localised infection caused by the same virus that
causes chickenpox. common complication in which the pain from shingles lasts more than a month
trigeminal neuralgia - ANSWER-pain as a result of inflammation of a facial nerve
, chronic pain causes - ANSWER-past injuries or surgeries, back problems, migraines, arthritis, nerve
damage, infections, fibromyalgia
difference in addiction vs dependency - ANSWER-Addiction will lead to physical withdrawl symptoms
if supply is cut off while there is no chance of physical withdrawl symptoms from a dependency
chronic pain causes - ANSWER-past injuries or surgeries, back problems, migraines, arthritis, nerve
damage, infections, fibromyalgia
who developed the quality of life scale for pain? - ANSWER-The American Chronic Pain Association
(ACPA)
what does the quality of life scale for pain assess? - ANSWER-your mood, your ability to work,
socialize, exercise, and perform household chores
What are some causes of chronic pain? - ANSWER-*disease
*nerve damage
*injuries that have not healed properly
*Rheumatoid arthritis
*osteoarthritis
*fibromyalgia
*cancer
*multiple sclerosis
*stomach ulcers
*AIDS
*gallbladder disease
How do doctors find the cause of pain? - ANSWER-Asking about your symptoms and your medical
history, including any illness, injury, or surgery. Your doctor will also examine you and may order
blood tests or X-rays.
Tests that pinpoint the cause of pain: - ANSWER-*CT scan
*MRI
