PSYC 515 FINAL QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

Asks the patient to rank a list of descriptors in terms of their intensity and to give an
overall intensity rating to his or her pain.


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McGill Pain Questionnaire




cancerous growths of melanocytes

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melanomas




Physical- medication, counter stimulation
Emotional- positive emotions, relaxation, sufficient rest
Mental- intense concentration/distraction, involvement/interest in life activities


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Closing pain gate




Surgery
-spinal fusion
-synovectomy
Chemical
-Analgensics
-Anesthetics
-Psychotropic drugs


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Medical pain management techniques




-age >45
-smoking
-High LDL with low HDL
-obesity
-hypertension

, -stress
-diabetes


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heart disease risk factors




-Distraction
-Imagery
-Redefinition
-Pain acceptance


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Cognitive treatments for pain




pain behaviors influenced by models, pain behaviors include facial and audible signs
of distress, distorted posture, negative affect, avoidance of activity


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Social learning/operant conditioning (pain)




heart is unable to pump its required amount of blood


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