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- 1.The impulses related to acute pain are usually transmitted by:
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A. nociceptors
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B. myelinated A delta fibers
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C. unmyelinated C fibers
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D. any sensory fiber with a low pain threshold
- 2.In which structure do pain impulses ascend the spinal cord?
- A.
A. the reticular formation
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B. the corticospinal tract
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C. the spinothalamic tract
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D. the relevant dermatome
- 3.According to the gate-control theory, passage of pain impulses may be naturally blocked:
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A. at the synapse by entry of other sensory impulses
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B. by the stress response
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C. by administration of morphine directly into the spinal cord
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D. by referring the pain to other parts of the body
- 4.What is the term used to describe the degree of pain that is endured before an individual takes action?
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A. pain threshold
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B. referred pain
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C. phantom pain
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D. pain tolerance
- 5.Pain perceived in the left arm during the course of a heart attack is an example of:
- A.
A. referred pain
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B. phantom pain
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C. chronic pain
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D. subjective pain response
- 6.A headache that is related to changes in cerebral blood flow is classified as a/an ________ headache.
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A. tension
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B. sinus
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C. migraine
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D. intracranial
- 7.What is a common analgesic administered to control a moderate level of pain?
- A.
A. meperidine
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B. acetaminophen
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C. codeine
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D. ibuprofen
- 8.Which of the following occurs frequently with acute pain but not with chronic pain?
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A. depression and debilitation
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A perception of increased generalized pain and discomfort
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C. fatigue and lower pain tolerance
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D. a stress response
- 9.What is the role of nociceptors? They are:
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A. pain receptors that are stimulated by thermal, chemical, or physical means
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B. spinal nerves that conduct impulses from specific areas of the skin
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C. responsible for the state of arousal with pain
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D. useful in localizing pain to a specific area of the body
- 10.Intractable pain is best defined as:
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A. pain that is perceived as occurring in an amputated limb
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B. severe pain that cannot be controlled by medication
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C. pain perceived as coming from a source other than the actual source
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D. pain coming from a specific dermatome
- 11.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
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A. The brain is more aware of pain impulses when the reticular activating system is depressed.
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B. Acute pain does not cause a reflex response at the spinal cord synapses.
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C. Young infants respond to pain with tachycardia and increased blood pressure.
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D. Chronic pain is easier to tolerate without negative effects.
- 12.Ibuprofen is classified as an NSAID and particularly useful in treating:
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A. severe pain
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B. pain caused by inflammation
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C. intracranial pain
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D. pain in young infants
- 13.Which of the following analgesics acts to reduce pain at the peripheral site?
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A. acetaminophen
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B. morphine
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C. codeine
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D. intravenous general anesthesia
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