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NUR2229What
is
Allodynia
-
ANS
Central
pain
sensation
following
non-painful,
and
often
repetitive
stimulation.
Pain
from
something
that
doesn't
normally
cause
pain.
What
is
Analgesia
-
ANS
absence
of
pain
What
is
Hyperalgesia?
-
ANS
An
abnormally
increased
sensitivity
to
pain,
which
may
be
caused
by
damage
to
nociceptors
or
peripheral
nerves
and
can
cause
hypersensitivity
to
stimulus.
It
can
result
from
either
injury
to
part
of
the
body
or
from
use
of
opioid
painkillers.
What
is
Paresthesia?
-
ANS
An
abnormal
sensation
with
no
apparent
physical
cause
e.g.
tingling,
pricking,
chilling,
burning
or
numb
sensation
of
the
skin.
"Pins
and
needles"
Can
occur
due
to
neuropathic
origins
Define
Pain
threshold
-
ANS
Maximum
level
of
pain
that
a
person
is
able
to
tolerate,
the
point
at
which
pain
begins
to
be
felt.
is
the
minimum
intensity
at
which
a
person
begins
to
perceive,
or
sense,
a
stimulus
as
being
painful.
Define
Pain
tolerance
-
ANS
The
maximum
level
or
amount
of
pain
a
person
can
tolerate
or
bear.
Name
some
Psychosocial
factors
that
can
influence
pain
-
multifactorial
components
of
pain:
-
ANS
Stress
-
Past
pain/experience
-
Culture
-
Social
norms
-
what
is
acceptable
and
what
isn't
-
Gender/age
-
Emotions
(fear/anger)
-
Meaning
of
pain
Where
is
the
pain
arising
from?
Visceral:
Nociceptive:
Neuropathic:
-
ANS
Where
is
the
pain
arising
from?
Visceral:
Organs
Nociceptive:
Connective
Tissues
Neuropathic:
Nerves Identify
a
range
of
non-pharmacological
(nursing)
strategies
you
could
implement
or
suggest
to
assist
in
managing
the
pain.
-
ANS
Cold
pack
for
forehead
and
back
of
neck
-
draws
heat
out-
redirects
-
gate
theory
Drink
more
water-
dehydration
(crenation
of
cells?)
Self-massage/stretch
neck
for
tight
muscles
and
poor
posture
Withdrawal
from
foods
(sugar,
coffee)
Sleep/rest,
privacy
(pull
curtains
,
or
shut
door)
lower
stimulus
Untie
hair
Acupressure
done
by
nurses
Herbal
remedies
-
eucalyptus
fumes
or
mist
mindfulness
/meditation
-
Get
some
fresh
air
Heat
pack/cold
Reduce
stimulation
from
environment-
dark
room
Yoga
Essential
oils
-
peppermint
oils
release
tension
Diversion/distraction
Change
position
in
the
bed
-
lie
rather
than
sit
Name
some
Complementary
therapies
-
considered
to
work
with
traditional
modern
medicine
-
ANS
Hypnosis
Nutrition
-
helps
promote
healing
Acupuncture
Acupressure
Music
therapy/distraction
therapy
Spinal/joint
manipulation
(remember
to
work
within
scope)
Yoga
CBT
TENS
machine
Meditation
Opioids
are
used
to
control
what
part
of
nociception?
More
than
one
answer
-
ANS
Transmission
Modulation
Perception
The
terms
"arthralgia"
and
"neuralgia"
refer
to
pain
located
where?
-
ANS
Joints
and
nerves
Morphine
is
derived
from
which
substance?
-
ANS
Opium
Neuropathic
pain
can
be
caused
by
an
increased
release
of
n/t
or
a
nerve
inability
to
regulate
signals.
A
common
treatment
for
neuropathic
pain
can
include:
-
ANS
Gabapentin-
is
an
anticonvulsant,
works
with
complex
pain,
e.g.
restless
leg
syndrome
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