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Pain Management in Neurology Flashcards

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  1. What is neuropathic pain?

    Answer: Pain caused by damage to or dysfunction of the nervous system itself

    Neuropathic pain results from nerve damage and is described as burning, shooting, or electric shock-like.

  2. What is the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?

    Answer: Nociceptive pain results from tissue damage; neuropathic pain results from nerve damage

    Nociceptive pain has a clear tissue injury source, while neuropathic pain arises from nervous system dysfunction.

  3. What is central sensitization?

    Answer: Amplification of neural signaling within the CNS causing pain hypersensitivity

    Central sensitization increases pain processing in the spinal cord and brain, making normal stimuli painful.

  4. What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)?

    Answer: A non-invasive pain management technique using electrical currents through skin electrodes

    TENS delivers low-voltage electrical currents to modulate pain signals through the gate control theory.

  5. What pharmacological options exist for neuropathic pain?

    Answer: Anticonvulsants (gabapentin, pregabalin), antidepressants (amitriptyline, duloxetine), and topical agents

    First-line medications for neuropathic pain include anticonvulsants and certain antidepressants rather than traditional analgesics.

  6. What is the biopsychosocial model of pain?

    Answer: An approach recognizing that pain involves biological, psychological, and social factors

    The biopsychosocial model acknowledges that pain experience is shaped by physical pathology, psychological state, and social context.

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