NCS Pain Management in Neurology

Question 1

What is neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

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

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Muscle pain from exercise

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Bone pain from fracture

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Stomach pain from food

Question 2

What is the difference between nociceptive and neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

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

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They are the same

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Nociceptive is more severe

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Neuropathic always means cancer

Question 3

What is central sensitization?

Accepted Answer

Amplification of neural signaling within the CNS causing pain hypersensitivity

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A brain tumor

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A type of medication

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Psychological pain only

Question 4

What is transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)?

Accepted Answer

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

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A type of surgery

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A medication

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A brain scan

Question 5

What pharmacological options exist for neuropathic pain?

Accepted Answer

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

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Only opioids

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Only aspirin

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No effective treatments exist

Question 6

What is the biopsychosocial model of pain?

Accepted Answer

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

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Pain is only physical

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Pain is only psychological

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Pain is only social