PC707-module 5-Pain Exam Questions with Complete Solutions

PC707-module 5-Pain Exam Questions with Complete Solutions In order to prescribe drugs, you must have what? - Answer ️️ -DEA number If opioids are needed--how can you decrease the risk of dependence? - Answer ️️ --smallest dose for the shortest amount of time is advised* Who can usually be consulted and co-manage with if a patient is using long term opioids? - Answer ️️ --pain clinic Types of pain: - Answer ️️ --Nociceptive -Neuropathic -Mixed or "undetermined etiology" What is nociceptive pain? - Answer ️️ -- pain that arises from damage to or inflammation of tissue -Ex: arthropathies, ischemic disorders, myalgias, skin & mucous ulcers, fractures, renal stones, superficial pain (burns & scrapes), visceral pain (appendicitis, pancreatitis) What is neuropathic pain? - Answer ️️ -- pain that arises from abnormal or damaged pain nerves (PNS or CNS) -Ex: alcoholic or diabetic neuropathies, cancer pain, regional pain syndromes (fibromyalgia), HIV, MS, phantom limb pain, post herpetic neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia, post CVA pain What is mixed or undetermined etiology pain? - Answer ️️ --chronic reoccurring headaches -vasculitis What is acute pain? - Answer ️️ --sudden onset & short duration What is chronic pain? - Answer ️️ --lasts 3-6 months or longer What is the step-wise approach to pain management? - Answer ️️ --non-opioids first (NSAIDs, nonpharmacologic options) -if pain persists or worsens--weak opioids -if pain persists or worsens--strong opioids -hopefully pain relief at this point--if not potential for nerve block, epidural, PCA pump, etc. Key points to remember about pain management: - Answer ️️ --oral analgesics first if possible* -give doses at regular intervals & adjust the dose until the patient is comfortable -prescribe according to pain intensity--it is individualized* -the correct dose is the one that brings adequate pain relief -detailed written plan for patient and family What is an opioid? - Answer ️️ --used for pain relief -binds to opioid receptors primarily in the CNS, spinal cord, GI tract -binds primarily to MU receptors and to some extent the KAPPA receptors* What are the 4 types of pain receptors? - Answer ️️ --MU