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Stack #171522 ch. 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two components of pain? | Perception-physical and Reaction-psychological |
| As per site of action, whats the difference between NSAIDs and Opioids? | NSAIDs affect the perception of pain (peripherally) while Opioids affect the reaction of the brain (cognitive) |
| A decrease in pain threshold is associated with what? | emotional instability, anxiety, fear, fatigue, youth, certain nationalities, women, and fear and aprehension. |
| An increase in pain threshold is associated with what? | Sleep, sympathy, activities, and analgesics. |
| What two groups are the analgesics divided into? | The nonopioids (non narcotic) and the opioids (narcotics) |
| What are the nonopioids divided into? (3) | Salicylates, Acetaminophen, and NSAIDs |