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True or false, Nurses need to use several means to assess pain knowing, however that the patients report of pain is the gold standard for assessment.
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True.
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Somatic pain results from Stimulation of what nerves?
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Somatic pain involves direct stimulation of intact nociceptors and electrical signals which are transmitted along normally functioning nerves.
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What are common causes of Somatic pain
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Somatic pain usually occurs with tissue damage, ie bone metastasis, skin lesions, fractures, ect.
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List drug treatment options for somatic pain
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1. Opiod therapy ( somewhat effective)
2. Anti-inflammatory agents 3. Steriods 4. Readiotherapy. |
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How do patients commonly describe somatic pain?
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Patients typically describe Somatic pain to be a dull, aching, gnawing, or throbbing pain. Usually localized and constant or intermittent.
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Visceral Gut pain syndrome results from stimulation of what nerves?
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Visceral gut pain syndrome results from stimulation of the autonomic nervous system which provides the nervous system connection to all the organs.
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How do patients typically describe Visceral Gut pain?
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Described as sharp, aching, squeezing, cramping or pulling.
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What drug treatment therapies are used for Viseral Gut pain syndrome.
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1. Opiods ( usually most effective)
2. Anticholinergics may be needed however. |
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How is neuropathic pain stimulated/triggered/
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Neuropathic pain comes from problems with the peripheral and central nervous system.
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What are possible causes of Neuropathic pain?
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1. Result of shingles
2. Diabetic Neuropathy 3. HIV 4. Postherpetic neuropathy |
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How do patients typically describe neuropathic pain?
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Described as a shooting, burning, stabbing, tingling, numbness, radiating or electric-like,
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What drug treatment options are available for Neuropathic pain?
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1. Opiods ( Drug of choice).
2. Tricyclic anti-depressants 3. Anticonvulsants. |
