Advanced Pharmacology Care of the
Fundamentals Exam | Questions and
Quiz_________________?
Referred Pain -
Answer✅
Pain that is present in an area removed or distant from its point of origin.
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Acute Somatic Pain -
Answer✅
Arises from connective tissue, muscle, bone and skin.
Sharp and localized or dull and non-localized
Responds best to: acetaminophen, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, opiates, local anesthetics, ice,
massage
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Acute visceral pain -
Answer✅
Pain in the internal organs and abdomen
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, Poorly localized (C-fibers)
Radiates
Most responsive to opiates
May also use corticosteroids, NSAIDs
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Inflammatory response -
Answer✅
Redness, heat, swelling, pain
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Pain Medications -
Answer✅
Patient factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, the presence of hepatic and/or renal
impairment, genetic polymorphisms, and/or coexisting cardiorespiratory or cerebrovascular
disease should be considered.
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Drug factors -
Answer✅
Drug metabolism, receptor binding strength, the potential for drug-drug interactions, and/or
co-administration with other central nervous systems (CNS) depressants
Quiz_________________?
Opioids -
Answer✅
Drug indication: Prescribed for Moderate to severe pain
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Fundamentals Exam | Questions and
Quiz_________________?
Referred Pain -
Answer✅
Pain that is present in an area removed or distant from its point of origin.
Quiz_________________?
Acute Somatic Pain -
Answer✅
Arises from connective tissue, muscle, bone and skin.
Sharp and localized or dull and non-localized
Responds best to: acetaminophen, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, opiates, local anesthetics, ice,
massage
Quiz_________________?
Acute visceral pain -
Answer✅
Pain in the internal organs and abdomen
1
, Poorly localized (C-fibers)
Radiates
Most responsive to opiates
May also use corticosteroids, NSAIDs
Quiz_________________?
Inflammatory response -
Answer✅
Redness, heat, swelling, pain
Quiz_________________?
Pain Medications -
Answer✅
Patient factors such as age, ethnicity, gender, the presence of hepatic and/or renal
impairment, genetic polymorphisms, and/or coexisting cardiorespiratory or cerebrovascular
disease should be considered.
Quiz_________________?
Drug factors -
Answer✅
Drug metabolism, receptor binding strength, the potential for drug-drug interactions, and/or
co-administration with other central nervous systems (CNS) depressants
Quiz_________________?
Opioids -
Answer✅
Drug indication: Prescribed for Moderate to severe pain
Quiz_________________?
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