#1
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pain modulation?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#2
What is the term for the perception of pain that continues beyond the expected healing time?
Chronic pain
Acute pain
Nociceptive pain
Radiating pain
#3
Which of the following pain assessment tools is specifically designed for non-verbal or cognitively impaired individuals?
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)
#4
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the perception of pain?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Glutamate
#5
What is the primary role of a pain management specialist?
Diagnosing dental issues
Managing psychological disorders
Treating acute injuries
Assessing and treating chronic pain conditions
#6
What is the primary goal of pain management?
Complete elimination of pain
Reduction of pain to a tolerable level
Inducing sleep to avoid pain perception
Increasing pain intensity for better diagnosis
#7
Which of the following medications is a common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in pain management?
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Gabapentin
Morphine
#8
Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid medications used in pain management?
Nausea
Insomnia
Hypertension
Muscle cramps
#9
What is the primary purpose of physical therapy in pain management?
To prescribe medications
To perform surgery
To improve function and reduce pain through exercise
To provide psychological counseling
#10
What is the concept of 'multimodal analgesia' in pain management?
Using multiple pain assessment tools simultaneously
Employing a combination of pain relief interventions with different mechanisms of action
Focusing on a single mode of pain relief
Using only non-pharmacological interventions
#11
What is the term for pain perceived in a location other than the actual site of the painful stimulus?
Nociceptive pain
Neuropathic pain
Referred pain
Psychogenic pain
#12
In pain assessment, what does the 'Numeric Rating Scale' (NRS) typically measure?
Pain duration
Pain type
Pain intensity
Pain location
#13
Which psychological intervention is commonly used in the management of chronic pain?
Hypnosis
Radiation therapy
Bloodletting
Chemotherapy
#14
What is the primary mechanism of action of local anesthetics in pain management?
Blocking sodium channels
Increasing dopamine levels
Enhancing serotonin release
Inhibiting acetylcholine receptors
#15
In the context of pain management, what does the acronym 'PCA' stand for?
Pain Control Algorithm
Patient-Centered Approach
Patient-Controlled Analgesia
Pain Catastrophizing Assessment