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WorksheetsCH 9. Pain Management and Analgesic Terminology
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
acute pain
pain that results from tissue damage that generally abates as healing occurs; serves as a warning signal that something is wrong or needs attention
a type of pain that lasts for an extended period, often associated with chronic conditions
pain that is felt in a specific area of the body without any underlying tissue damage
a sudden and severe pain that occurs without any prior warning
hydrophilic
a substance or medication that is readily absorbed in aqueous solution
a substance that repels water
a medication that is only effective in dry conditions
a compound that does not dissolve in water
NSAID
an acronym for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
a type of steroid medication
a class of antibiotics
a pain relief method involving surgery
physical dependence
the body’s normal response to administration of an opioid for 2 or more weeks; withdrawal symptoms may occur if an opioid is abruptly stopped
a psychological craving for an opioid without physical symptoms
the immediate effects of an opioid on the brain
the ability to tolerate higher doses of an opioid without experiencing side effects
nonopioid
Analgesic medications that include acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Medications that are derived from opium
Pain relief medications that are only available by prescription
Drugs that are used to treat anxiety and depression
neuropathic (pathophysiologic) pain
pain caused by injury or dysfunction of one or more nerves of the peripheral or central nervous systems
pain that is primarily psychological in nature
pain resulting from inflammation in the body
pain that occurs without any identifiable cause
metabolite
a substance that speeds up chemical reactions
the product of biochemical reactions during medication metabolism
a type of enzyme that breaks down drugs
a compound that inhibits metabolic processes
withdrawal
result of abrupt cessation or rapid decrease in dose of a substance upon which one is physically dependent
a gradual increase in the dosage of a substance
a psychological condition characterized by intense cravings
a physical reaction to an overdose of a substance
refractory
nonresponsive or resistant to therapeutic interventions such as analgesic agents
easily treated with standard medications
responsive to common therapies
showing improvement with minimal intervention
adjuvant analgesic agent
A medication that solely relieves pain
A substance or medication added to an analgesic medication regimen to improve analgesia
A type of pain that requires surgical intervention
A medication that causes pain relief only in specific conditions
pain
a pleasant sensation that is often associated with joy
an unpleasant experience that is either emotional or sensory resulting from actual or possible damage to tissues and is uniquely experienced and described by each person
a neutral feeling that does not evoke any strong emotions
a physical condition that only affects the elderly
nociceptive (physiologic) pain
pain that is sustained by ongoing activation of the sensory system that conducts the perception of noxious stimuli
pain that arises from psychological factors rather than physical injury
pain that is experienced in the absence of any identifiable cause
pain that is caused by damage to the nervous system
opioid-induced hyperalgesia
A condition where opioids reduce pain sensitivity
A phenomenon in which exposure to an opioid induces increased sensitivity to pain perception
A type of opioid addiction characterized by increased pain
A method of pain management using opioids effectively
peripheral sensitization
A key peripheral mechanism of neuropathic pain that occurs when there are changes in the number and location of ion channels
A central mechanism of pain that involves the brain's interpretation of signals
A type of pain that is only felt in the extremities
A condition that results from excessive physical activity leading to muscle soreness
antagonist
a medication that enhances the effect of agonists on opioid receptors
a medication that competes with agonists for opioid receptor binding sites; can displace agonists, thereby inhibiting their action
a medication that has no effect on opioid receptors
a medication that only works in the presence of agonists
co-analgesic agent
A medication that solely acts as a pain reliever
A medication that can improve the effectiveness of another analgesic or have independent analgesic action
A medication that is only used in surgical procedures
A medication that is used exclusively for chronic pain management
ceiling effect
an analgesic dose above which further dose increments produce no change in effect
the maximum dose of a drug that can be safely administered
a phenomenon where increasing the dose of a drug leads to increased side effects
the minimum effective dose required to achieve a therapeutic effect
multimodal analgesia or multimodal pain management
the use of a single pharmacologic intervention to manage pain
the intentional, concurrent use of more than one pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic intervention with different methods of action to achieve better analgesia
the exclusive use of nonpharmacologic interventions for pain relief
the application of pain management techniques only in surgical settings
efficacy
The ability of a treatment to produce the desired effect
The cost-effectiveness of a medication
The duration of a treatment's effect
The side effects associated with a medication
tolerance
A condition where the body requires a higher dose of medication to achieve the same effect
An allergic reaction to medication
A side effect of medication that enhances its effects
A psychological dependence on medication
