AC II Week One Questions

These flashcards cover key concepts related to pain types, pain management, and specific medical interventions discussed in the lecture.

Neuropathic pain

Pain that results from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, often described as burning, shooting, or electric.

Somatic nociceptive pain

Pain originating from the skin, muscles, and joints, often characterized by sharp, localized sensations.

Visceral nociceptive pain

Pain that arises from the internal organs, often described as dull or cramping.

Acute pain

A type of pain that is sudden in onset, typically triggered by specific injury or illness, often leading to physiological responses like increased heart rate and blood pressure.

Restlessness

A state of agitation or inability to remain at rest, often associated with acute pain.

Endorphins

Endogenous opioids released by the body during pain modulation to inhibit pain transmission.

Adjuvant medications

Drugs used in conjunction with primary medications, such as antidepressants or anticonvulsants for treating neuropathic pain.

Stage II pressure injury

A shallow, open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed and no slough that requires moisture for healing.

Non-pharmacologic methods

Techniques to manage pain without medication, including guided imagery, massage, deep breathing, and distraction.

Gabapentin

An anticonvulsant medication commonly used as an adjuvant treatment for neuropathic pain.