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ADV concepts: PAIN
Hesi Hints
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Nursing
Not Applicable
08/14/2009

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Term
What modalities are associated with the gate control pain theory?
Definition
Massage, heat and cold, acupuncture, TENS
Term
How does past experience with pain influence current pain experience?
Definition
The more pain experienced in childhood, the greater the perception of pain in adulthood or with current pain experience.
Term
What modalities are thought to increase the production of endogenous opiates?
Definition
Acupuncture, admin of placebos, TENS
Term
What six factors should the nurse include when assessing the pain experience?
Definition
Location, intensity, comfort measures, quality chronology adn subjective view of pain
Term
What mechanism is involved in the reduction of pain through the admin of NSAIDS?
Definition
NSAIDS act by a peripheral mechanism at the level of damaged tissue by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and other chemical mediators involved in pain transmission
Term
If narcotic agonist/antagonist drugs are admin to a client already taking narcotic drugs, what may be the result?
Definition
Initaiation of withdrawal symptoms
Term
List four s/e of narcotic meds?
Definition
N/V Constipation CNS depression, respiratory depression
Term
What is the antidote for narcotic-induced respiratory depression?
Definition
Narcan (naloxone)
Term
What is the first sign of tolerance to pain analgesics?
Definition
Decreased duration of drug effectiveness
Term
Which route of admin for pain meds has the quickest onset and shorest duration?
Definition
IV push or bolus
Term
List six modalities that are considered noninvasive, nonpharmacologic, pain relief measures.
Definition
Heat and cold applications, TENS, Massage distraction relaxation techniques; biofeedback techniques
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