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19 Cards in this Set
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The chemical substance that is produced by thebody that contributes to the intense pain associated with inflammation is: |
proataglandins histamine proteolytic enzymes |
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One of the most important pain free regions ofthe body is the: |
brain
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One common physiologic response to pain is: |
increasedheart rate and blood pressure
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The physiologic system that is responsible forthe localization of pain to a particular area of the body is the: |
centralnervous system
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Kappa and mu are
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typesof opioid receptors in the central nervous system
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In small animals, loud, persistent vocalizingafter an operation is generally considered: |
asign of significant pain and/or anxiety that needs treating.
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The analgesic effect of opioids is due totheir: |
interactionwith specific opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord
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When used as the sole analgesic agent innormal dose ranges, morphine can cause excitement in: |
horses
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Antipyretic is a technical term that means: |
relievesfever
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The use of alpha 2-adrenergic agonists can beassociated with significant: |
highblood pressure
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The tissue that contains a high density ofnociceptors is: |
skin periosteum arterial walls tendon |
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The area of the brain that is important in theperception and conscious discriminatory aspects of pain is the: |
thalamus |
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The tissue having the fewest density of painreceptors is: |
liver
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Behavioral signs of discomfort tend to bespecies specific and vary also between breeds and individuals. |
True
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The aspect of nursing care that will bestsoothe and relieve pain in many animal patients is: |
gentlytalking to and stroking the animal
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Narcotic pain relieving drugs may also becalled: |
Opioids
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The side effect that would NOT be expectedfollowing the use of a narcotic as a pain reliever is: |
tachycardia
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A transdermal fentanyl patch will deliver painrelieving levels of fentanyl for: |
72 hrs. |
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As an anlgesic drug for horses, flunixin meglumine (Banamine)would be classified as an/a: |
NSAID
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