Pain

Question 1

How is the wind-up phenomenon created?

Answer 1

Persistent stimulation of peripheral C fibers

Question 2

What pathway (afferent/efferent) are damaged in the process of neuropathic pain production?

Answer 2

Afferent

Question 3

What receptor mediates spinal sensitization?q

Answer 3

NMDA receptor

Question 4

What medications are approved for fibromyalgia?

Answer 4

1) Duloxetine
2) Milnacipran
3) Pregabalin

Question 5

Where are the lumbar sympathetic plexus located?

Answer 5

Anterolateral aspect of lumbar vertebral bodies L1-L5

Question 6

What is radicular pain?

Answer 6

Pain that occurs along a nerve distribution