RELIAS EXAM : BASIC PAIN

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RELIAS EXAM : BASIC PAIN

MANAGEME NT (HOSPICE) |

QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT

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Question : Which of the following is FALSE regarding

tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and their management of neuropathic pain?

• Cardiac conduction abnormalities limit their use in patients

with arrhythmias

• SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect compared to TCAs
• Anticholinergic side effects limit their use in the elderly
• Literature supports their use in post-stroke pain and pain

related to spinal cord injury

Correct answer: SSRIs have a superior analgesic effect

compared to TCAs

Question : Among the following NSAIDs, which is associated

with the highest risk of GI side effects (ulcers, bleeding)?Celecoxib (Celebrex®) Meloxicam (Mobic®)

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Ketorlac (Toradol®) Etodolac (Lodine®)

Correct answer: Ketorlac (Toradol®)

Question : Which of the following bowel regimens is MOST

appropriate for a patient taking MS Contin® 60mg PO every 12 hours and hydromorphone 2mg PO every 3 hours as needed?

Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO at bedtime

Senna-S® 1 tablet PO BID as needed

Docusate sodium (Colace®) 100mg PO BID

Senna 1 tablet PO Daily

Correct answer: Senna 1 tablet PO Daily

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Question : Which of the following pain is NOT considered

somatic pain?

Bone pain

Bowel obstruction

Muscle spasms

Pain at the incision site

Correct answer: Bowel obstruction

Question : Which of the following is FALSE regarding the

principles of pain management?

True opioid allergies are rare

Titrate doses individually for each patient

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Drug choice should be based on pain type and severity of pain

Pain is an objective measure

Correct answer: Pain is an objective measure

Question : All of the following patients are considered at risk

for poor pain assessment EXCEPT:

55 y/o diagnosed with prostate cancer with no comorbidities

85 y/o diagnosed with advanced dementia with no comorbidities

• y/o diagnosed with leukemia

45 y/o diagnosed with end-stage liver disease with a history of substance abuse

Correct answer: 55 y/o diagnosed with prostate cancer with no

comorbidities