Module 14: Sleep and Pain Management

These flashcards cover essential terms and concepts related to sleep and pain management, as outlined in the lecture notes.

Pain Management

The assessment and treatment of pain through various methods and medications.

Nociception

Observable activity in the nervous system in response to adequate stimulus.

Gate-Control Theory

Theory that pain impulses pass through when a gate is open and are blocked when the gate is closed.

Acute Pain

Temporary pain that usually resolves with the healing of an injury.

Chronic Pain

Persistent pain that lasts weeks to years, often beyond the time of normal healing.

Nonpharmacological Pain Relief

Methods of pain relief that do not involve medications, such as relaxation techniques or distraction.

NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that help reduce pain and inflammation.

Opioids

A class of drugs used to manage moderate to severe pain by binding to specific receptors in the brain.

Analgesic Ladder

WHO's three-step guideline for pain management, from nonopioids to strong opioids.

Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

A method where patients administer their own pain relief medication as needed.

Quality of Life

An individual's overall well-being and satisfaction with life, which can be affected by pain.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices that promote consistent and restorative sleep.

Sleep Deprivation

A condition resulting from insufficient sleep, which can cause physiological issues.

Parasomnias

Disruptive sleep disorders that can involve abnormal movements, behaviors, or emotions during sleep.

Sleep Diary

A record of sleep patterns and disturbances used to understand sleep problems.

Emotional Components of Pain

The psychological aspects related to the experience of pain, such as anxiety and fear.

Modulation

The process of inhibition of pain impulse as a protective reflex.