Pain Overview

Question 1

What type of pain is primarily nociceptive?

Answer 1

Acute pain

Question 2

What medications should be used for mild pain?

Answer 2

NSAID or acetaminophen +/-adjuvant analgesics

Question 3

What medications should be used for moderate pain?

Answer 3

Immediate-release short acting opioids.

NSAIDs +/- adjuvant analgesics

Question 4

What medications should be used for severe pain?

Answer 4

Immediate release short acting opioids

NSAIDs +/- adjuvant analgesics

Question 5

What classes of medications can be used as adjuvant analgesics?

Answer 5

Anticonvulsants
Antidepressants
Local anesthetics
Antispasmodics
Benzodiazepines
Corticosteroids