ACUTE PAIN: SELF-TEST
1. What quality of pain is transmitted by the unmyelinated C fibers?
2. Do the C fibers lie in the superficial or deeper parts of the dorsal horn? Is this relevant in the context?
3. Are prostaglandins present both peripherally and in the central nervous system? Is this relevant?
4. How is acetaminophen thought to decrease pain?
5. Name three different non-pharmacological methods or treating pain?
6. Why is the quantification of a patients pain and function important?
7. On the scale of 0 to 10 what sort of pain would be classified as mild 4, 6, or 8?
8. How can the completion of pain diaries be made easier for the patient?
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