Mindvision - Pain Management 1

Gaps in the myelin sheath are called _______.

• nodes of Ranvier
• synapses
• Na+/K+ pumps
• fenestrations

long extension of neuron that sends information

• dendrite
• cell body
• axon
• nodes of Ranvier

Schwann cells produce layers of membrane containing myelin, which provides:

• nutrition
• insulation
• immunity
• DNA transcription

Schwann cells produce layers of membrane containing myelin, which provides:

• nutrition
• insulation
• immunity
• DNA transcription

________ is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage” (IASP, 1979)

• PAIN

• NEUROPATHIC PAIN

• NOCICEPTIVE PAIN

• NONE OF THE ABOVE

Pain initiated or caused by a primary lesion or dysfunction in the nervous system (either peripheral or central nervous system)

• PAIN

• NEUROPATHIC PAIN

• NOCICEPTIVE PAIN

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

____________ is an example of peripheral neuropathic pain

• Postherpetic neuralgia

• Spinal cord injury

• Central post stroke pain

• None of the above

Pregabalin reduces calcium influx at presynaptic terminals in hyperexcited neurons

• FALSE

• TRUE

• NOT SURE

Pregabalin is also indicated as adjunct therapy for partial seizures with or without secondary generalization.

• False

• True

• Not sure

What is the recommended daily dosing of Pregabalin (Gabi)?

• BID

• BID or TID

• TID

• OD