MS unit 2 ch 8 Pain

a drug classification that is effective in treating neuropathic pain is

what is chronic non-cancer pain that interferes with sleep & function

Relaxation is most effective for

pain that lasts 3-6 months or longer

non-opiods tend to block pain transmission

a cancer pt that takes an opioid ER BID reports increase in localized pain over the last few days, this is known as

which nonpharmacologic intervention increases pain threshold & reduces muscle spasm

the initial treatment for mild pain is

when observing sedation in a pt, which stage would the nurse consider to be an emergency

The application of cold is contraindicated in pts with

which of the following analgesics should the nurse administer to a pt with acute pain following a sprained ankle?

Which statement indicates the pt understands teaching regarding a PCA pump

When discussing data collection for pain with a new nurse, which of the following info should the nurse include

when monitoring a pt for parasympathetic respones to pain, which findings would the nurse expect? Select all

Which are adjuvant analgesic of pain meds? Select all

For a pt who has nausea or difficulty swallowing which route could the nurse request for admin of opioids

when pain is unpredictable, analgesics are more effective when given

post-op pain and childbirth are examples of

when the pain threshold is lowered, the pt exeperiences pain

an example of acute pain with recurrent episodes is associated with

one difference between acute & chronic pain is that a pt with acute pain:

theory that assumes that the experience of pain reflects both physical & psychosocial factors

which are physical factors that influence the response to pain? Select all

which of the following is a behavioral sign of acute pain

the longest time a cold application can be used without tissue injury would be