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23 Cards in this Set
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The international association for the study of pain defines pain as? |
An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tisue damage, or described in terms of damage |
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Pain experience explain (3) |
Pain is unique and is reported subjectively Influenced by a number of variables such as past experiences, hormones, anxiety, and stress levels Avoidance of pain is a strong, innate trait |
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Pain is what time of response (3) |
Protective Response (linked to behavior) Physiological reaction to the enviroment Rapid, reflextive, and subconscious |
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Describe pain threshold |
The point at which a stimulus first produces a sensation of pain |
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Describe pain tolerance |
An individual's reaction to pain stimuli Indicates amount of pain individual is willing or able to endure |
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What are the two different types of pain duration |
Acute pain Chronic pain |
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Describe acute pain |
A few seconds to no more than 6 months |
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Describe chronic pain |
Persists for more than 6 months with or without an identifiable cause |
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What are sensory receptors |
Detect a variety of stimuli then relay to the CNS for interpretation |
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What are Nociceptors |
Sensory receptors that detect injury |
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What are the different pain classifications (3) |
Nociceptive pain Neuropathic pain Pain disorders associated with psychogenic factors |
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Describe Nociceptive pain |
Caused by injury or disease in body tissues |
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Describe neuropathic pain |
Caused by nerve injury or dysfunction of the sensory nerves in the central or peripheral nervous system |
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Describe pain disorders associated with psychogenic factors |
Related to mental or emotional problems that affect the experience of pain |
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What is the most common type of pain in the dental office |
Nociceptive pain |
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Describe the sympathetic nervous system and pain |
In response to pain, CNS activate the sympathetic nervous system The sympathetic nervous system stimulates the adrenal medulla resulting in the release of norepinephrine and epinephrine Neurotransmitters mediate so-called fight-flght mechanisms |
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Both physiologicaland psychological factors contribute todifficulties related to treatment§Some avoid dental treatment due to theirfears
TRUE OR FALSE |
TRUE |
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What does PREP stand for |
Prepare Rehearse Empower |
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Describe prepare in PREP |
By utilizing relaxtion techniques such as deep breathing, distractions such as music or visualization, and muscle relaxation |
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Describe rehearse in PREP |
Procedures allowing patients to practice control and self- calming techniques |
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Describe Empower in PREP |
stragies that give them control during procedures such as raising a hand to ask the clinician to stop |
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Describe PRAISE in PREP |
give patients praise for using specific coping techniques that are helpful to them |
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NEUROPHYSIOLOGY |
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