Chapter 2 and 3 unit review

pathophysiolgy

Scientist whose philosophy led to the separation of the “mind” from the “body”

Rene Descartes

These providers practice “manual” treatment for healing.

Osteopathic medicine, chiropractic, and massage therapy.

Naturopathy

A system of medicine that stresses prevention and the use of nontoxic, natural therapies.

Ways to alleviate stress on the job.

Good nutrition, proper exercise, and a quality support system.

The “red flags” to any medical care plan.

Miracle cure, purify, and detoxify.

What can hinder the immune system over a long period of time.

Sustained negative emotions.

What positive effects can laughter have on the immune system?

Distracted attention, reduce tension, changed expectations, and production of Endorphins and Enkephalins.

Psychosomatic illness and how to alleviate the symptoms.

Unexpressed negative emotions. Must learn to express them.

Which medical tradition relies mostly on drug-based therapies for relief?

Conventional medicine.

What questions often get overlooked during a medical examination?

Sensitive issues, mental health, and social lifestyle issues.

Which factors could influence health and lifestyle?

Modeling of family and peers, education and knowledge, attitudes, self-confidence, individual responsibilities, and life opportunities.

How is stress best described?

The body’s physical, mental, and emotional reaction to challenge or demand.

Why are laughter and play important for experiencing health?

Despair and joy can’t be felt at the same time.

Which manual healing method has become increasingly popular in sports?

Massage therapy.

Acute pain

A helpful warning that something is wrong in normal body functioning.

Chronic pain and how it is identified.

Starts as acute pain but continues beyond the normal expected time for resolution. Identified through pain assessment.

Define Multidisciplinary clinic and how it is different from multidisciplinary pain center.

Inpatient and outpatient and includes specific treatment. Meanwhile, pain centers are in medical schools or a teaching hospital.

What is a TENS unit and how is it effective in relieving post-operative pain?

A stimulator that produces electric currents. It can be effective because it stimulates non-pain and noxious receptors.

3 major barriers to effective pain management according to the NHCPR.

The health-care system, professionals, and clients.

What is the fifth vital sign?

Pain assessment

PCA

Patient controlled analgesia pump.

Placebo effect and how it is described?

Treatment using placebo medication that works because the patient believes it to be affected.

Differentiate pain scales for adults vs. children.

Children use a “smiley face model” while adults rank 1-10.

Why are some people resistant to take opioids for migraines?

They are potentially addictive.

Why laughter and play is important to decreasing pain? What are the benefits?

Laughter reduces pain by releasing endorphins, the body's natural painkillers, and by decreasing stress hormones. The benefits include improved mood, relaxation, increased immune function, and a distraction from pain.

What does pneumonic for PAIN stand for?

Place Amount Interactions Neutralizers

Pain

Body’s warning.