#1
Which of the following is a common opioid used for pain management?
Ibuprofen
Morphine
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
#2
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with pain perception in the nervous system?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Substance P
#3
Which of the following is a common side effect of long-term opioid use for pain management?
Increased energy levels
Constipation
Weight loss
Improved sleep quality
#4
What is neuropathic pain?
Pain resulting from inflammation
Pain originating from nerve damage
Psychological pain
Pain caused by muscle strain
#5
Which class of medications is often used for neuropathic pain?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Beta-blockers
Antidepressants
Antibiotics
#6
What is the primary goal of palliative care?
To cure the disease
To provide comfort and improve the quality of life
To administer aggressive treatments
To prolong life at any cost
#7
Which technique is commonly used for non-pharmacological pain management?
Acupuncture
Antibiotics
Chemotherapy
Radiation therapy
#8
What is the purpose of using adjuvant medications in pain management?
To induce sleep
To enhance the effects of opioids
To treat unrelated conditions
To decrease pain without directly targeting opioids
#9
In the context of palliative care, what does the term 'respite care' refer to?
Care provided during a medical emergency
Temporary relief or break for caregivers
Care administered by hospice teams
Intensive pain management care
#10
What is the purpose of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump in pain management?
To administer medications automatically
To monitor vital signs
To provide psychological support
To replace traditional pain medications
#11
Which of the following is a common myth about palliative care?
Palliative care is only for patients at the end of life
Palliative care hastens death
Palliative care focuses only on physical symptoms
Palliative care is the same as hospice care
#12
In the WHO analgesic ladder, which step involves strong opioids for moderate to severe pain?
#13
What is breakthrough pain in the context of palliative care?
Pain that occurs only during the day
Sudden, intense pain that breaks through the regular pain control measures
Chronic pain lasting for more than six months
Pain that occurs only during the night
#14
Which World Health Organization (WHO) principle is fundamental to effective pain management?
The right to assisted suicide
The right to pain relief
The right to experimental treatments
The right to refuse medical care
#15
What is the primary focus of the 'total pain' concept in palliative care?
Addressing only physical pain
Addressing all aspects of suffering, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
Focusing on pain medications only
Exclusively targeting psychological pain
#16
What is the primary role of a pain diary in pain management?
To record medical history
To document emotional experiences
To track pain intensity and patterns
To list prescribed medications
#17
In palliative care, what is the purpose of an advance care directive?
To dictate specific medical treatments
To administer immediate pain relief
To request assisted suicide
To guide spiritual care decisions