Pain Management
Types of pain
neuropathic pain
postpartum
10C
100

opioids, analgesics, NSAIDs, acetaminophen

what is pain meds

100

Often described as burning, shooting, tingling, electric shocks, pins & needles.

what is nerve pain or neuropathic pain

100

Neuropathic pain often arises due to damage or dysfunction of this system in the body.

what is nervous system

100

the primary source of nutrition for newborns in the first few months of life? 

What is breast milk

100

10C unit

what is ortho unit
200

PQRSTUV

What is pain assessment

200

“normal” processing of stimuli that damages normal tissues or has the potential to damage tissues.

What is nociceptive pain

200

The term "neuropathy" specifically refers to damage to these structures within the nervous system.

what are nerves

200

nursing assessment used for postpartum maternal patients

what is BUBBLE-HED assessment?

200
our clinical instructor's first and last name

Who is Trina Propp

300

 This technique involves applying ice or heat to the affected area to reduce pain and inflammation.

what is nonpharmacological interventions

300

generalized pain from organs such as the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas that may have a cramping, aching quality

what is visceral pain

300

This common complication of diabetes can lead to neuropathic pain.

What is diabetic neuropathy?

300

Name one type of pain medication commonly used for postpartum pain management that is considered safe for breastfeeding mothers.

what is acetaminophen

300

common surgery in ortho unit

what is knee/hip replacement

400

allows patients to self-administer predetermined doses of intravenous opioids within safe limits

What is PCA

400

Pain of recent onset that is usually transient in nature, lasting from minutes to less than one month

Acute pain

400

This class of medications, originally used to treat epilepsy, is commonly prescribed for neuropathic pain due to its ability to stabilize nerve membranes.

what is anticonvulsants

400

 Name one potential adverse effect in breastfeeding infants exposed to opioids through breast milk.

 What is sedation or respiratory depression?

400

what does ORIF stands for?

what is open reduction internal fixation

500

gabapentinoids, TCAs, and SNRIs

what are the first-line treatments for neuropathic pain

500

This happens when normally painful stimuli — like heat or pinpricks — cause an extreme or increased pain sensation.

what is hyperalgesia

500

The acronym "SNRI" stands for this type of antidepressant medication used to treat neuropathic pain.

hat are serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors?

500

 emotional adjustment that women may experience during the postpartum period.

what is Postpartum blues or baby blues.

500

Guidelines provided to patients after hip surgery or injury to prevent complications such as dislocation.

What are hip precautions?