Local Anesthetics Are Sometimes Used to Treat Complex Regional Pain

question 1

Multiple Choice

Local anesthetics are sometimes used to treat complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) ,also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) ,by administering the drug:

• A)intra-arterially into the affected limb.
• B)near the sympathetic chain ganglia that innervate the affected limb.
• C)into the third ventricle of the brain.
• D)into the fourth ventricle of the brain.
• E)none of the above;local anesthetics are not used to treat this problem.

Identify different types of pain and their underlying physiological processes.

Understand the role of nurse in managing patient's pain and the importance of multidisciplinary approach.

Grasp the concept of nonpharmacological pain management strategies.

Comprehend the side effects and potential complications associated with common pain medications.

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder in which a person has physical symptoms that involve more than one part of the body, but no physical cause can be found, often associated with excessive thoughts and feelings about the symptoms.

Somatization Pattern

The manifestation of psychological distress through physical symptoms, with no underlying organic cause.

Predominant Pain Pattern

The most common or frequently experienced type of pain by an individual or within a specific patient population.

Functionalist Approach

A theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote stability and integration.