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17 Cards in this Set
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Hypokinetic |
High tolerance of pain |
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Hyperkinetic |
Low tolerance of pain |
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Fifth vital sign |
Patients concept of intensity of pain. Described in levels from 1-10 |
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Anxiety abatement |
Control of emotional and stress factors through psychological methods |
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Stress reduction |
Voice calming, concerned movement, thoughtful, caring manners, soft setting. |
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Relaxation methods |
Guided imagery. Suggestion of happy times, relaxing places |
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Deep breathing exercises |
Patient concentrates on breathing and muscle movement |
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Distraction technique |
Discuss patients hobbies, family, accomplishments to divert attention |
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Biofeedback principles |
Use of memory, reasoning, judgement applied to uncomfortable situations |
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Cognitive behavioral therapy |
Psychotherapeutic therapy using counselling to discover patients thoughts that are causing behavior stress in dental situation |
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Conscious sedation |
Relaxation of mental and physical distress without loss of consciousness |
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Pre-medication |
Medicine to depress CNS. Given by mouth or injection. Includes benzodiazepines, barbiturates, hypnotic. |
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TENS |
Device that sends small electrical impulses to nerve endings to block pain signals. |
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Analglesia |
Relaxation and sedation without loss of consciousness by inhalation of a combination of NO2 and O2 gas. |
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Acetaminophens |
Aspirin replacement for young children and adults. Analgesic and antipyretic qualities |
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Salicylate |
Used as analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory; may be helpful in preventing myocardial infarction. Regular aspirin. |
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Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory |
Ibuprofen group or naproxen family |
