2030 (Module 6): Pain QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS\ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A
NEW UPDATED VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+
Why don't medications for nociceptive pain work for neuropathic
pain?
Different underlying mechanisms — nociceptive arises from
tissue/organ damage, neuropathic from somatosensory nerve
dysfunction. Each requires distinct drug classes.
What types of pain fall under cancer pain?
Tumor pain, bone pain, and treatment-associated pain (chronic
postsurgical, radiation-induced, chemo-induced neuropathies).
Define complementary/integrative medicine.
Therapies used ALONGSIDE standard medical treatment. Example:
acupuncture to lessen chemotherapy side effects.
Define alternative medicine.
Therapies used INSTEAD OF standard medical treatment. Example: a
special diet to treat cancer instead of chemotherapy.
,Key safety reminder about natural therapies?
"Natural" doesn't equal safe. Example: Kava kava (used for
stress/anxiety) can cause liver damage.
List psychological CAM therapies.
Meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, yoga, guided imagery,
mindfulness.
List nutritional CAM therapies.
Vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, botanicals (herbs, spices,
aromatherapy by inhalation or topical), special foods or diets.
List bio-energetic CAM therapies.
Reiki, therapeutic touch, Tai Chi, Qi gong.
List physical CAM therapies.
Massage therapy, chiropractic, reflexology, osteopathy, heat/cold
therapy, acupuncture, acupressure.
What is guided imagery?
Mind-body experience where a person uses mental images plus
sensory stimulation (sounds, tastes, smells) to promote relaxation
and reduce pain.
, How does aromatherapy work physiologically?
Scents travel via olfactory nerves and impact the amygdala, the
emotional center of the brain.
Most commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy?
Lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, chamomile, peppermint (out of ~40
plant derivatives identified for therapeutic use).
Aromatherapy safety concerns?
Must be diluted with carrier oils when applied topically; assess for
allergies; consider combined effects of multiple oils.
What is a TENS unit?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation — emits low-voltage
electrical impulses through skin electrodes for localized pain
relief. Available without prescription.
ANSWERS\ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) A
NEW UPDATED VERSION |ALREADY GRADED A+
Why don't medications for nociceptive pain work for neuropathic
pain?
Different underlying mechanisms — nociceptive arises from
tissue/organ damage, neuropathic from somatosensory nerve
dysfunction. Each requires distinct drug classes.
What types of pain fall under cancer pain?
Tumor pain, bone pain, and treatment-associated pain (chronic
postsurgical, radiation-induced, chemo-induced neuropathies).
Define complementary/integrative medicine.
Therapies used ALONGSIDE standard medical treatment. Example:
acupuncture to lessen chemotherapy side effects.
Define alternative medicine.
Therapies used INSTEAD OF standard medical treatment. Example: a
special diet to treat cancer instead of chemotherapy.
,Key safety reminder about natural therapies?
"Natural" doesn't equal safe. Example: Kava kava (used for
stress/anxiety) can cause liver damage.
List psychological CAM therapies.
Meditation, biofeedback, hypnosis, yoga, guided imagery,
mindfulness.
List nutritional CAM therapies.
Vitamins, minerals, dietary supplements, botanicals (herbs, spices,
aromatherapy by inhalation or topical), special foods or diets.
List bio-energetic CAM therapies.
Reiki, therapeutic touch, Tai Chi, Qi gong.
List physical CAM therapies.
Massage therapy, chiropractic, reflexology, osteopathy, heat/cold
therapy, acupuncture, acupressure.
What is guided imagery?
Mind-body experience where a person uses mental images plus
sensory stimulation (sounds, tastes, smells) to promote relaxation
and reduce pain.
, How does aromatherapy work physiologically?
Scents travel via olfactory nerves and impact the amygdala, the
emotional center of the brain.
Most commonly used essential oils in aromatherapy?
Lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, chamomile, peppermint (out of ~40
plant derivatives identified for therapeutic use).
Aromatherapy safety concerns?
Must be diluted with carrier oils when applied topically; assess for
allergies; consider combined effects of multiple oils.
What is a TENS unit?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation — emits low-voltage
electrical impulses through skin electrodes for localized pain
relief. Available without prescription.
