This is Gonna Hurt
This over-the-counter analgesic is preferred for mild to moderate pain and fever but can cause liver toxicity in high doses.
What is acetaminophen?
This condition, often seen in older adults, is characterized by cartilage degeneration and joint pain.
What is osteoarthritis?
Pain lasting longer than three months is classified as this.
What is chronic pain?
This opioid side effect does not resolve over time.
What is constipation?
This three-letter abbreviation represents a key strategy used to compare different opioids by converting them to an equivalent dose of morphine.
What is MME (Morphine Milligram Equivalent)?
This opioid is metabolized to morphine by CYP2D6, making it less effective in poor metabolizers and risky in ultra-rapid metabolizers.
What is codeine?
This painful condition follows a shingles outbreak and results from nerve damage.
What is postherpetic neuralgia?
This drug class, including amitriptyline and nortriptyline, is commonly used for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia but carries a risk of anticholinergic side effects.
What are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
NSAIDs are associated with many toxicities. Name 3.
What are Renal, GI, and Cardiovascular toxicities?
This three-letter abbreviation refers to a pump that allows individuals to self-administer opioid doses as needed for pain relief.
What is PCA?
This intravenous NSAID is commonly used in emergency settings for moderate pain but is limited to short-term use due to its risk of gastrointestinal and renal toxicity.
What is ketorolac?
This serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) is FDA-approved for both chronic musculoskeletal pain and diabetic neuropathy.
What is duloxetine?
A slow opioid taper typically involves reducing the dose by this percentage.
What is 10%?
Morphine can cause spasm of this biliary structure, potentially worsening pain in patients with pancreatitis or gallbladder disease.
What is the sphincter of Oddi?
This four-letter abbreviation refers to the state-run program that tracks the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances to help identify patterns of abuse or diversion.
What is PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program)?
This common over-the-counter medication is recommended for cardiovascular protection but can increase the risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeding.
What is aspirin?
This topical agent, derived from chili peppers, can be used for localized neuropathic pain but often causes burning upon application
What is capsaicin?
This NSAID is available as a topical gel.
What is diclofenac?
This medication is used for spasticity in conditions like multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.
What is either tizanidine or baclofen?
This pain scale, often used in clinical settings, is abbreviated as NRS and asks patients to rate their pain on a scale from 0 to 10.
What is the Numeric Rating Scale?
This opioid reversal agent can rapidly reverse respiratory depression but may precipitate withdrawal.
What is naloxone?
Chronic opioid use can lead to this phenomenon, in which patients experience increased sensitivity to pain rather than relief.
What is opioid-induced hyperalgesia?
The name of the metabolite that accumulates in renal impairment and causes seizures.
What is normeperidine?
This opioid has a ceiling effect for respiratory depression due to its partial agonist activity.
What is buprenorphine?
The five-letter acronym, FLACC, refers to a pain scale used for non-verbal children and adults. Name what each letter stands for.
What is Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability?