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Pain, Part 2

TermDefinition
Tachycardia Accelerated heart rate (over 100 beats per minute)
Referred pain Pain perceived at a site distant from the source
Phantom pain Pain that seems to be coming from a part of the body that is no longer there, such as an amputated limb
Migraine Throbbing or pulsing headache, usually on one side of the head that is often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light or sound
Neuropathic pain Pain caused by damage to the somatosensory system that is often described as a burning or shooting pain
Acetaminophen Drug used to treat minor aches and pains and reduce fever; too much can cause liver damage
Aspirin Acetylsalicylic acid; a synthetic NSAID based on a willow bark extract that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and platelet activation
Ibuprofen Short-lived NSAID that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation
Naproxen Long-lived NSAID that reduces pain, fever, and inflammation; too much can cause stomach irritation
Codeine Highly addictive opioid used to relieve moderate to severe pain
Oxycodone Highly addictive semi-synthetic opioid used to relieve moderate to severe pain; it’s an active ingredient in Percocet and Oxycontin
Morphine Highly addictive natural opioid used to relieve severe pain; most frequently used in hospice care
Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) Type of pain management system in which the patient determines the frequency of doses
Intractable pain Pain that cannot be controlled by medication or other therapies
Rhizotomy Surgery that selectively destroys the dorsal root nerve fibers responsible for transmitting pain signals
Cordotomy Surgery that selectively destroys pain-conducting tracts in the spinal cord
Local anesthesia Anesthesia that blocks transmission of pain from a specific, small area of the body
Regional anesthesia Anesthesia that blocks transmission of pain from a large area of the body, such as the legs or abdomen
General anesthesia Anesthesia that causes loss of consciousness
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