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11 Cards in this Set
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what are the five different types of pains?
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1. Nociceptive pain
2. Neuropathic pain 3. Mixed type pain 4. Psychogenic pain 5. Idiopathic pain |
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what is nociceptive pain?
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pain associated with tissue injury in the presence of normal neurological function. Can be treated with NSAIDs and opioids.
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what is neuropathic pain?
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pain associated with abnormal neuronal function in CNS or PNS.
Can be in absence of tissue injury. |
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what is mixed type pain?
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Combination of nociceptive and neuropathic pain.
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what is psychogenic pain?
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pain associated with emotional conflict
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what are the three different types of fibers contained in the spinal nerve?
State in the order in which pain is perceived? |
1. A delta fibers- small , myelinated, rapidly conducting.
2. C fibers - unmyelinated, slow conduction 3. A beta fiber - low threshold, related to non noxious stimuli. |
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which are the major excitatory NTs released in response to pain? and where do they bind?
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glutamate and substance P.
They bind to AMPA type glutamate receptor. |
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which NTs restabilize the membrane potential?
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GABA or glycine
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which natural molecules inhibit release of excitatory NTs from the presynaptic terminal
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enkephalins
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where in the brain is the noxious stimulus perceived?
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thalamus, if you block VPL( ventral posteriolateral nucleus) you wont feel pain.
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name a strong non opiate analgesic?
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Tramadol
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