HONDROS NUR 243 EXAM 2 | 2026
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,what is neuropathic pain? damage to the nerves
-damage to peripheral nerves or structures of the CNS
tramadol/acetaminophen and gabapentin might be used neuropathic pain
to tx what type of pain?
what medications might we use to tx musculoskeletal NSAIDS or any anti-inflammatory drugs
pain?
musculoskeletal pain is (describe its characteristics) burning, sharp, aching, throbbing, prickly
neuropathic pain is (describe its characteristics) numbing, hot-burning, stabbing, sharp, electric shock like
t/f pain is expected with age f
t/f true
pain can exist even when no physical cause can be found
what is idiopathic pain no identifiable etiology
What is the numerical pain rating scale? 0-no pain
1-3- mild pain
4-5-moderate pain
7-10-severe pain
when trying to assess a pts pain, it is important that you NRS (numerical rating scale)
use what tools and consider what influences in relation to Faces pain scale
the assessment tools?
**always consider your pt/ population
Is your patient able to communicate or understand numbers? Are they able to
see? etc.
What is the mankoski pain scale? a scale used to assess chronic pain
-it considers the pain level and how to effectively treat the pain
assesses how pain effects ADL's
,What is multimodal interventions? using various forms of treatment
ex:
heating pads
medications
distractions
etc.
Who is the best judge of pain? the patient
when treating pain we should use a __________approach holistic
When we administer a pain medication such as an opioid, constipation
what is one side effect that we want to be conscious of -we will give our patient a stool softener
and how will we prepare for this?
What tool can we use to assess a patients pain? OLD CARTS
why is it important to be aware of your own biases when it can effect your patients care.
caring for pain?
ex: believing all men have to be tough
what things will we consider in our evaluation of pain -what is the patient perception of the pain (current, past, acceptable pain level)
relief interventions? -was the goal achieved?
-side effects (medications, pain itself)
-limits on function (QOL)
-effects on rest and sleep
what is a tool used to tx chronic pain? Mankoski tool
pain which occurs in the organs, abdomen, or skeleton somatic pain
Pain that is usually relieved through the use of an NSAID tension h/a
or ibuprofen alone or in combination with a muscle
relaxant
what is "addressing pain with multiple professionals from interprofessional approach
multiple disciplines
pain perceived by the region of the body no longer phantom pain
present and considered a neuropathic pain
the use of a serotonin receptor aggonist such as Imitrex is migraine headaches
common practice tx for ________
, the evaluation of the impact of pain on all aspects of a holistic care
persons life is known as ______ _____
What is a "headache characterized by their bilateral stress-tension h/a
location and pressing or tightening quality"
what are associate symptoms of pain? stress
anxiety
depression
fatigue
What is a "chronic central pain syndrome marked by fibromyalgia
widespread nonarticular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
with multiple tender points"
what would you call "the incorporation of self-care non-pharmacological control
activities to increase the effectiveness of therapy"
This dx may be preceded by premonitory symptoms or migraine h/a
aura
What are premonitory symptoms?
this therapy is used to resolve visual-proprioceptive mirror therapy
dissociation in the brain with phantom leg pain
What are some non-pharm txs of fibromyalgia massage, heat, cold, gentle stretching, yoga, tai chi
pain that is characterized by numbing, hot-burning, neuropathic pain
shooting, stabbing, sharp, or electric shock like
characterisitcs
pain that may be immediate, or occur months later. Cause phantom pain
is unknown but is influenced by emotional and
sympathetic stimulation
how long does chronic pain last? longer than six months
it can be constant or recurring with mild-severe intensity
what are some pharmacologic treatments of phantom opioids
limb pain? revision and transcutaneous nerve stimulation
beta blockers (I think)
what is a migraine? a h/a that usually begins in the temporal region unilaterally and may cause
irritability, n/v, constipation or diarrhea, photophobia
UPDATE STUDY GUIDE WITH PRACTICE
QUESTIONS, ANSWERS, AND
RATIONALES | GRADE D A+ |
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales Included
,what is neuropathic pain? damage to the nerves
-damage to peripheral nerves or structures of the CNS
tramadol/acetaminophen and gabapentin might be used neuropathic pain
to tx what type of pain?
what medications might we use to tx musculoskeletal NSAIDS or any anti-inflammatory drugs
pain?
musculoskeletal pain is (describe its characteristics) burning, sharp, aching, throbbing, prickly
neuropathic pain is (describe its characteristics) numbing, hot-burning, stabbing, sharp, electric shock like
t/f pain is expected with age f
t/f true
pain can exist even when no physical cause can be found
what is idiopathic pain no identifiable etiology
What is the numerical pain rating scale? 0-no pain
1-3- mild pain
4-5-moderate pain
7-10-severe pain
when trying to assess a pts pain, it is important that you NRS (numerical rating scale)
use what tools and consider what influences in relation to Faces pain scale
the assessment tools?
**always consider your pt/ population
Is your patient able to communicate or understand numbers? Are they able to
see? etc.
What is the mankoski pain scale? a scale used to assess chronic pain
-it considers the pain level and how to effectively treat the pain
assesses how pain effects ADL's
,What is multimodal interventions? using various forms of treatment
ex:
heating pads
medications
distractions
etc.
Who is the best judge of pain? the patient
when treating pain we should use a __________approach holistic
When we administer a pain medication such as an opioid, constipation
what is one side effect that we want to be conscious of -we will give our patient a stool softener
and how will we prepare for this?
What tool can we use to assess a patients pain? OLD CARTS
why is it important to be aware of your own biases when it can effect your patients care.
caring for pain?
ex: believing all men have to be tough
what things will we consider in our evaluation of pain -what is the patient perception of the pain (current, past, acceptable pain level)
relief interventions? -was the goal achieved?
-side effects (medications, pain itself)
-limits on function (QOL)
-effects on rest and sleep
what is a tool used to tx chronic pain? Mankoski tool
pain which occurs in the organs, abdomen, or skeleton somatic pain
Pain that is usually relieved through the use of an NSAID tension h/a
or ibuprofen alone or in combination with a muscle
relaxant
what is "addressing pain with multiple professionals from interprofessional approach
multiple disciplines
pain perceived by the region of the body no longer phantom pain
present and considered a neuropathic pain
the use of a serotonin receptor aggonist such as Imitrex is migraine headaches
common practice tx for ________
, the evaluation of the impact of pain on all aspects of a holistic care
persons life is known as ______ _____
What is a "headache characterized by their bilateral stress-tension h/a
location and pressing or tightening quality"
what are associate symptoms of pain? stress
anxiety
depression
fatigue
What is a "chronic central pain syndrome marked by fibromyalgia
widespread nonarticular musculoskeletal pain and fatigue
with multiple tender points"
what would you call "the incorporation of self-care non-pharmacological control
activities to increase the effectiveness of therapy"
This dx may be preceded by premonitory symptoms or migraine h/a
aura
What are premonitory symptoms?
this therapy is used to resolve visual-proprioceptive mirror therapy
dissociation in the brain with phantom leg pain
What are some non-pharm txs of fibromyalgia massage, heat, cold, gentle stretching, yoga, tai chi
pain that is characterized by numbing, hot-burning, neuropathic pain
shooting, stabbing, sharp, or electric shock like
characterisitcs
pain that may be immediate, or occur months later. Cause phantom pain
is unknown but is influenced by emotional and
sympathetic stimulation
how long does chronic pain last? longer than six months
it can be constant or recurring with mild-severe intensity
what are some pharmacologic treatments of phantom opioids
limb pain? revision and transcutaneous nerve stimulation
beta blockers (I think)
what is a migraine? a h/a that usually begins in the temporal region unilaterally and may cause
irritability, n/v, constipation or diarrhea, photophobia
