Chronic pain is not a symptom, it is a condition in its own right - the assessment and understanding of the pathophysiology is key to better outcomes.
Chronic pain module 1: Understanding the causes and pathophysiology of chronic painRelated articles
Practical approach to a patient with chronic pain of uncertain etiology in primary care
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1. What percentage of the world’s adult population will suffer from chronic pain during their lifetime?
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2. Which statement is reflective of a more comprehensive definition of chronic pain?
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3. Pain itself can be a condition in its own right.
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4. Which of the following behavioural and psychological factors is associated with chronic pain?
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5. The most common type of pain is of:
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6. Which part of the brain stores pain as a memory?
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7. Which areas of the brain receive acute pain signals?
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8. The pathophysiology of chronic pain is complex and distinct depending on its origin – nociceptive, neuropathic, visceral and mixed pain.
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9. Common types of chronic pain with uncertain aetiology include:
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10. Which areas of the brain are involved in chronic pain signal circuitry?
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11. The development of chronic pain is associated with which pathophysiological pathway?
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12. Opioids or opiate-containing painkillers suppress endogenous endorphins and downregulate the body’s normal reactions to pain.
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13. Which statement is true?
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14. Which statement is false?
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15. Which statement is false?
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