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what is pain in response to damaging stimuli, "normal pain"
nociceptive pain
what is pain that involves neuronal supersensitivity, "phantom pain"
neuropathic pain
what type of pain originiates from thorax, abdomen, or pelvis
visceral pain
what type of pain occurs in the musculoskeletal system or skin
somatic pain
what type of pain is caused by tissue damage that triggers release of chemical mediators that stimulate nerve endings
acute pain
histamine, bradykinin, PG release causes what type of pain
acute pain
pain may vary in
quality
frequency
severity
duration
OTC analgesic are more effective at treating what types of pain
somatic
acute
what types of pain respond to OTC analgesics
HA
dysmenorrhea
tooth pain
backaches
pain due to OA
muscle aches due to exercise
what HA are responsive to OTC
tension
clustor
diagnosed migraine
coexisting migraine and tension
sinus
what is pain that involves neuronal supersensitivity, "phantom pain"
neuropathic pain
what is pain in response to damaging stimuli, "normal pain"
nociceptive pain
histamine, bradykinin, PG release causes what type of pain
acute pain
what type of pain originiates from thorax, abdomen, or pelvis
visceral pain
what is pain that involves neuronal supersensitivity, "phantom pain"
neuropathic pain
pain may vary in
quality
frequency
severity
duration
what HA are responsive to OTC
tension
clustor
diagnosed migraine
coexisting migraine and tension
sinus
what type of pain originiates from thorax, abdomen, or pelvis
visceral pain
what type of pain is caused by tissue damage that triggers release of chemical mediators that stimulate nerve endings
acute pain
histamine, bradykinin, PG release causes what type of pain
acute pain
what type of pain occurs in the musculoskeletal system or skin
somatic pain
histamine, bradykinin, PG release causes what type of pain
acute pain
pain may vary in
quality
frequency
severity
duration
OTC analgesic are more effective at treating what types of pain
somatic
acute
pain may vary in
quality
frequency
severity
duration
OTC analgesic are more effective at treating what types of pain
somatic
acute
what type of pain is caused by tissue damage that triggers release of chemical mediators that stimulate nerve endings
acute pain
OTC analgesic are more effective at treating what types of pain
somatic
acute
what types of pain respond to OTC analgesics
HA
dysmenorrhea
tooth pain
backaches
pain due to OA
muscle aches due to exercise
what type of pain occurs in the musculoskeletal system or skin
somatic pain
what types of pain respond to OTC analgesics
HA
dysmenorrhea
tooth pain
backaches
pain due to OA
muscle aches due to exercise
what HA are responsive to OTC
tension
clustor
diagnosed migraine
coexisting migraine and tension
sinus
what types of pain respond to OTC analgesics
HA
dysmenorrhea
tooth pain
backaches
pain due to OA
muscle aches due to exercise
what HA are responsive to OTC
tension
clustor
diagnosed migraine
coexisting migraine and tension
sinus
what type of HA is triggered by nervous tension, mental fatigue, stress, depression, anxiety, poor posture, clinching jaw
tension HA
what type of HA feels like a band encircling head and temples
tension HA
what type of headache will shivering, cold temperature increase the pain
tension HA
what is an Episodic and Chronic tension HA
episodic - lasts minutes to days
chronic - 15 days/month for 6 months
what type of tension HA would you see SOB, palpitations, wt loss, constipation, fatigue
chronic tension HA
why should you avoid Caffeine containing analgesics when treating tension HA
may cause rebound headaches
what are triggers for cluster HA
napping
strong odors
Jill experiences 2-8 HA/daily and this has been ongoing for 1-12 weeks what type of HA does she have
cluster
what type of HA do you experience exhaustion after HA but no residual pain
cluster
what type of HA is characterized by "RED HOT POKER INTO THE EYE"
cluster
what HA is associated with excessive tearing, ptosis of eyelid, redness of eye, edema of lid
cluster HA
why do pt with cluster HA feel restless
because lying down worsens the pain
what HA is characterized by auras and throbbing
migraine
what HA may you see tinnitus, photophobia, vertigo
migraine
what HA may be triggered by oversleeping, fasting/missing meal, vasoactive substance in food, caffeine, alcohol, altitude changes
migraine
what are some treatment options for Migrain HA
cold packs w/ pressure
NSAID or APAP
mg if deficient
Jill has migraines all the time when she's about to start her menstrual cycle would you treat with a APAP or NSAID and why
NSAID is preferred over APAP when the HA onset is predictable
what type of HA is localized to forehead or periorbital area
sinus HA
what do you use to treat alcohol and fever induced HA
apap or nsaid
rebound/withdrawl HA occur when using NSAID/caffeine/opiods for how long
3 months or more
what are exclusions to self treatment of HA
3rd trimester of pregnancy
< 7 years old
HA that persists beyond 10 days w/ or w/o treatment
pts with high fever or signs of infection
hx of liver disease or consumes >3 alcoholic beverages a day
migraine w/o diagnosis
what are exclusions to self treatment of joint pain
3rd trimester of pregnancy
<7 years old
pain that persists or worsens after 10 days of treatment
pt w/ high fever or serious infection
what type of joint pain isn't treated with OTC
RA
how long is morning stiffness if RA and OA
OA < 30 mins
RA > 45 mins
what are exclusions to treating Dysmenorrhea
symptoms inconsistent with primary dysmenorrhea (onset after age 25, onset at time other than menses)
allergy to NSAID, ASA
use of warfarin, heparin, lithium
irregular cycles, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, PID, infertility
active GI disease (PUD, GERD, UC)
bleeding disorder
what is the normal temp in adults and children
adults - 97.7 - 99.5 (36.5 - 37.5)
kids - 97 - 100 (36.2 - 37.8)
why would you not base presence of infection w/ fever
elderly may not present with fever even when septic
what is the temperature at these various sites
rectal
oral
axillary
ear
rectal 101.8
oral - 100
axillary - 99
ear - 100.4
what causes a fever
prostaglandin release (stimulated by IL1 which is produced by pyrogens) that increases the thermoregulatory set point
in children at what temp do you treat seizures
102 (38.9C)
what temp do fever complications usually occur, why are elderly at more of a risk for complications, and what disease states could treatment be life threatening
complications usually occur w/ > 106 F
elderly at more risk b/c decrease perspiration ability and thirst perception

life threatening at lower temps with pulmonary dysfunction and heart disease
what are the differences b/t simple and complex febrile seizures
simple - <15 mins and doesn't recur during febrile episode

complex - >15 mins and recur during febrile episode
when do you refer pt with a fever
< 3 months with temp > 101F
> 3 months with temp > 104F or oral equivalent
fever persists after 3 days of tx
fever increases during treatment
what are the non drug treatments for fever
tepid water
room temp of 78
wear light clothing, no blankets
drink fluids
-kids 1oz/hr adults 2-3oz/hr
how do antipyretics treat fever
inhibit PGE synthesis and reduce hypothalamic set point during fever
what drugs should be avoided in children when treating fever
ASA and ASA containing products
what is the max duration of therapy for fever
3 days max in adults and kids
what is the duration of therapy of pain
adults 10 days max
children
-5 days w/ APAP
-3 days w/ Ibuprofen