ABA Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management Flashcards
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On the WHO analgesic ladder, which step uses strong opioids such as morphine for severe pain?
Answer: Step 3
Step 3 of the WHO analgesic ladder uses strong opioids such as morphine or oxycodone for severe pain not controlled by weaker agents.
Which opioid is contraindicated in patients with renal failure due to accumulation of its neurotoxic metabolite normeperidine?
Answer: Meperidine
Meperidine's active metabolite normeperidine accumulates in renal failure and can cause seizures and CNS excitation.
A celiac plexus block for pancreatic cancer pain interrupts pain signals traveling through which structure?
Answer: Splanchnic nerves via the celiac ganglion
Celiac plexus block interrupts splanchnic nerve pain signals traveling through the celiac ganglion from upper abdominal viscera.
What is the mechanism of action of gabapentin in the treatment of neuropathic pain?
Answer: Binds to the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels
Gabapentin reduces neuropathic pain by binding to the α2δ subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, reducing presynaptic neurotransmitter release.
Which chronic pain condition is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points throughout the body?
Answer: Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition featuring widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and multiple tender points.
Which pain assessment tool is most commonly used for conscious adult patients during anesthesia follow-up?
Answer: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 0-10
The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS, 0-10) is the most widely used pain assessment tool for cooperative adult patients in clinical settings.