| Pain Management |
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From the reading, all were effective ways or approaches listed to help with chronic pain EXCEPT: |
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| 2) |
True or False: Natural products are always safe with no side effects. |
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| 3) |
Pain is considered to be "chronic" in what time frame? |
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| 4) |
From the reading, what group of people are more susceptible to chronic pain? |
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| 5) |
According to the reading, what is the estimated cost of chronic pain in the United States for both treatment and lost productivity? |
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| 6) |
A problem (pain) in the nervous system is called ______? |
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| 7) |
According to the reading, pain can affect the _____ and ______ of life? |
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| 8) |
Of the following techniques, which was the only one where evidence was shown that could reduce a patient’s need for opioids? |
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| 9) |
Fill in the blank from the reading, “Studies have shown that _____ can reduce self-reported pain and depression symptoms in people with chronic pain.” |
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| 10) |
From the reading, ______ had similar effects to those of exercise. |
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| 11) |
The herb with the strongest evidence of reducing low-back pain would be? |
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| 12) |
A treatment involving repeated injections of irritant solutions is known as? |
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| 13) |
There is evidence that _____ has short-term benefits in relieving knee pain caused by osteoarthritis but not relieving hip pain. |
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| 14) |
An approach in which a person does exercises on a vibrating platform is known as? |
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| 15) |
All of the following substances may be used to help relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms, EXCEPT: |
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| 16) |
Fill in the blank from the reading, “Although _____ are widely marketed for pain control, the evidence does not support their use.” |
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| 17) |
As the initial treatment for chronic low-back pain, American College of Physicians encourages the use of what technique? |
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| 18) |
A common but dangerous treatment for pain is known as? |
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| 19) |
_____ is one of the world’s most dangerous opioids and is never used as a medicine in the United States. |
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| 20) |
Opioid misuse can cause slowed breathing, which can cause ____, a condition that results when too little oxygen reaches the brain. |
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| 21) |
If a woman is unable to quit opioids before becoming pregnant, what drug along with methadone can be used during pregnancy? |
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| 22) |
Drug ______ occurs with repeated use, causing the neurons to adapt so they only function normally in the presence of the drug. |
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| 23) |
_____ is a condition where patients have a hypersensitivity to pain caused by pain medications. |
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| 24) |
______ approach to pain management consists of using treatments from one or more clinical disciplines incorporated into an overall treatment plan. |
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| 25) |
What medicine can treat an opioid overdose when given right away? |
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