Which of the Following Statements Is True About Acute Pain

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about acute pain?

• A)Somatic pain comes from body surfaces and is sharp and well-localized.
• B)Visceral pain comes from the internal organs and is most responsive to acetaminophen and opiates.
• C)Referred pain is present at a distant site from the pain source and is based on activation of the same spinal segment as the actual pain site.
• D)Acute neuropathic pain is caused by lack of blood supply to the nerves in a given area.

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Definitions:

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