Question 1

Q1: What is the management of pain?

Accepted Answer

Pain management involves strategies to alleviate or control pain, including medications, physical therapy, psychological approaches, and interventional procedures tailored to the type and cause of pain.

Question 2

Q2:  What are the 4 P's of pain management?

Accepted Answer

The 4 P's are Physical (e.g., physiotherapy), Psychological (e.g., counselling), Pharmaceutical (e.g., medications), and Procedural (e.g., nerve blocks or surgeries).

Question 3

Q3:  What are the drugs used in pain management?

Accepted Answer

Common drugs include NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen), acetaminophen, opioids (e.g., morphine), antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and topical analgesics, depending on the pain type and severity.

Question 4

Q4:  What are the 4 A's of pain management?

Accepted Answer

The 4 A's are Analgesia (pain relief), Activities (improving daily function), Adverse Effects (managing medication side effects), and Aberrant Behaviours (monitoring misuse of pain medications).

Question 5

Q5: What is ABC of pain management?

Accepted Answer

The ABC of pain management refers to a structured approach focusing on Assessment, Behavioural strategies, and Control measures to address pain effectively.

Question 6

Q6:  What are the 5 steps of pain?

Accepted Answer

The 5 steps often refer to the WHO Analgesic Ladder: Step 1 (non-opioids like paracetamol), Step 2 (mild opioids like codeine), Step 3 (strong opioids like morphine), Step 4 (interventional treatments), and Step 5 (palliative care for severe cases).

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