You are an RN working in an indigenous community and have a student with you for
the week. You check in to check her understanding of chronic pain within this
population. Which of the following statements made by her would indicate further
teaching is needed? Select all that apply.
A. "indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by chronic pain"
B. "their experience of emotional pain is often secondary to physical pain"
C. "stigma and racism cause fear when having to seek out healthcare services"
D. "pain care is difficult because they do not want to try conventional approaches"
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, B and D
indigenous peoples often articulate the experience of physical pain as
secondary to emotional pain; and it is not right to assume that all
indigenous peoples are not open to conventional approaches, but it is
important for healthcare providers to respect and listen to proposed
traditional medicinal methods as well. it is important for HCP to work with
elders and health providers in the communities to find ways to help
individuals with chronic pain. real barriers to pain care may include lack of
financial resources, geography, health benefits, and poverty.
Which of the following is false regarding the different types of neuralgias? Select all
that apply.
A. post-herpetic neuralgia occurs following shingles
B. trigeminal neuralgia is dental pain so should be referred to dental professionals
C. patients with glossopharyngeal neuralgia will have similar warnings and patterns
D. happen suddenly and intensely without warning
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B and C
trigeminal neuralgia is usually treated by doctors with carbamazepine;
there is no warning or pattern for glossopharyngeal neuralgia
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate, increased
blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or confusion.
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, acute pain
Which of the following is false about migraine headaches?
A. typically unilateral throbbing pain
B. typically last 30 mins-2 hours
C. often involves a triggering event or factor
D. involves neurological and autonomic nervous system dysfunction
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B
in fact, they typically last 4-72 hours.... thats a long time!
When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment?
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self-report
Which of the following are non-pharmacological treatments that can be used to treat
chronic back pain? Select all that apply.
A. rehabilitation
B. CBT
C. NSAIDs
D. relaxation techniques
the week. You check in to check her understanding of chronic pain within this
population. Which of the following statements made by her would indicate further
teaching is needed? Select all that apply.
A. "indigenous peoples are disproportionately affected by chronic pain"
B. "their experience of emotional pain is often secondary to physical pain"
C. "stigma and racism cause fear when having to seek out healthcare services"
D. "pain care is difficult because they do not want to try conventional approaches"
Give this one a try later!
, B and D
indigenous peoples often articulate the experience of physical pain as
secondary to emotional pain; and it is not right to assume that all
indigenous peoples are not open to conventional approaches, but it is
important for healthcare providers to respect and listen to proposed
traditional medicinal methods as well. it is important for HCP to work with
elders and health providers in the communities to find ways to help
individuals with chronic pain. real barriers to pain care may include lack of
financial resources, geography, health benefits, and poverty.
Which of the following is false regarding the different types of neuralgias? Select all
that apply.
A. post-herpetic neuralgia occurs following shingles
B. trigeminal neuralgia is dental pain so should be referred to dental professionals
C. patients with glossopharyngeal neuralgia will have similar warnings and patterns
D. happen suddenly and intensely without warning
Give this one a try later!
B and C
trigeminal neuralgia is usually treated by doctors with carbamazepine;
there is no warning or pattern for glossopharyngeal neuralgia
The typical physical and behavioral signs of this type of pain include sympathetic
nervous system activation (i.e., increased HR, increased respiratory rate, increased
blood pressure), diaphoresis/pallor, anxiety, agitation, and/or confusion.
Give this one a try later!
, acute pain
Which of the following is false about migraine headaches?
A. typically unilateral throbbing pain
B. typically last 30 mins-2 hours
C. often involves a triggering event or factor
D. involves neurological and autonomic nervous system dysfunction
Give this one a try later!
B
in fact, they typically last 4-72 hours.... thats a long time!
When assessing chronic pain, what is the most valid means of assessment?
Give this one a try later!
self-report
Which of the following are non-pharmacological treatments that can be used to treat
chronic back pain? Select all that apply.
A. rehabilitation
B. CBT
C. NSAIDs
D. relaxation techniques
