What are 5 characteristics of chronic pain?
- Dull pain
- Shallow pain
- hard to locate
- Neuropathic pain
- Grimacing, dull, shallow pain
What are 3 defining characteristics of acute pain?
- Sudden
- Stabbing
- Elevated heart rate, blood pressure and respiratory rate
What is referred pain?
- Pain that is felt in one area but originates from another
What is neuropathic pain?
- Numbness but hurting
- tingling
- Bugs crawling on their back
- burning
- Painful cold
- Electric shock
What three things can impact pain?
- Biological factors (disease)
- Psychological factors (mood/affect)
- Social factors (Cultural factors and social support)
What are the 3 different ways to measure pain?
- Simple descriptive pain scale
- 0-10 pain scape
- Visual analog scale (VAS) faces
What is the nurses role in assessing pain?
- To actually assess the pain
- measure the pain
- Perform a focused assessment on the pain
What are forms of pharmacological therapies?
- Locals
- NSAIDs
- Non-opiate analgesics
- Corticosteroids
- Other medications
- Opiates
NSAIDS have the three A’s which are?
- Antipyretic effects (reduces fever)
- Analgesic (reduces pain)
- Anti-inflammatory effects (blocks prostlandins)
What are corticosteroids?
- End in “one” often
- Help with analgesia but not inflammation
What do corticosteroids affect?
- Those with diabetes
- They can impact the immune system
What 7 things affect the experience of pain?
- Culture
- Religion
- Environment
- Financial situation
- Age
- Experiences with healthcare
- Genetics
What are 4 ways to assess pain?
- 1-10 Scale
- PQRSTU
- FACES scale
- Ask what makes it better or worse
How often should pain be assessed?
- Initially on assessment
- Every 2 hours afterwards
- Prior to and after giving medication
What are the three A’s of NSAIDs?
- Antipyretic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
Are NSAIDs Steroidal?
No
What are 5 NSAID names? KINDC
- Ibuprofen
- Naproxen
- Diclofenac
- Ketorolac
- Celebrex
What are the 6 negative effects of NSAIDs?
- Upsets GI tract
- Can cause ulcers and GI bleeding
- Renal damage
- Can cause liver damage
- Can increase cardiovascular levels and cause heart attacks
- Can thin the blood
What is the normal level of serum creatinine in the body?
- 0.5 to 1.1
What is the normal level of BUN in the blood?
- 10-20mg/dl
What is one non opioid analgesic?
Acetaminophen
What are the 2 A’s of Non opioid analgesics?
- Antipyretic
- Analgesic
What are the 2 side effects of using acetaminophen?
- liver damage
- GI Upsets
What levels are measured when assessing liver condition?
AST and ALT
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