Types of Pain
Opioids 101
Alternative pain mgmt.
Side Effects / Safety
Ethical and Special Cases
100
This type of pain is caused by nerve damage
What is neuropathy?
100
Hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone are all examples of
What are commonly prescribed opioid analgesics?
100
Heat therapy, massage, and acupuncture are examples of
What are non-pharmacological pain relief methods?
100
Respiratory depression and possibly death can be caused by
What is opioid overdose?
100
A movement to recognize and assess pain regularly is known as the "_____" vital sign
What is the 5th vital sign?
200
The term for pain that lasts longer than 3 months
What is chronic pain?
200
Opioid antagonist used to reverse overdose
What is Narcan?
200
External electrical stimulation device that is used to control pain
What is a TENS unit?
200
Kidney damage and gastric ulcers are effects of using this class of pain medicine
What are NSAIDS?
200
These tools assess pain using numerical ratings, visual scales, facial expressions and behavioral observations.
What are pain scales?
300
Pain that is associated with tissue injury and inflammation
What is nociceptive pain?
300
Currently the most commonly abused prescription opioid
What is hydrocodone?
300
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, distraction and meditation are examples of
What are biofeedback approaches to pain management?
300
The recommended and safe way to store your controlled medications
What is a lockbox?
300
Runny nose, anxiety, muscle aches, increased lacrimation, diarrhea, yawning, vomiting, dilated pupils, goosebumps are all symptoms of?
What is opioid withdrawal?
400
This condition has classic signs of swelling, sweating, temperature, and color changes
What is complex regional pain syndrome?
400
Codeine, morphine and thebaine are found in the milk latex of this flower
What is the poppy?
400
Internally implanted device which uses electrical stimulation to reduce pain is known as
What is a spinal cord stimulator?
400
Increased sensitivity to pain due to prolonged opioid use
What is hyperalgesia?
400
A certain condition when opiates can be prescribed as needed and not subject to the CDC guideline?
What is a painful cancer diagnosis?
500
Pain diagnosis out of proportion to the physical exam; also known as a hypersensitivity disorder
What is fibromyalgia?
500
Hydrocodone, oxycodone, hydromorphone are examples of this type of opiate
What are semi-synthetic opiates?
500
A pump that is implanted for long term pain management that delivers medication to the intrathecal space?
What is an intrathecal pain pump?
500
The physiological adaptation of the body, where it becomes less responsive to a drug over time requiring higher doses
What is tolerance?
500
With this alternative drug therapy, the physician needs to evaluate the legal status, patient eligibility and potential drug interactions before recommending
What is medical cannabis?
