01
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What is an adjuvant medication for pain?
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Adjuvant medications are drugs developed for other purposes that can also help manage certain kinds of pain.
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02
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What are two sensations associated with neuropathic pain?
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Neuropathic pain may feel burning or like electric shocks.
03
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Which medication classes may be adjuvant treatments for neuropathic pain?
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Antidepressants, anticonvulsants, and selected topical medicines may be used as adjuvant treatments.
04
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Name four possible initial medication options for neuropathic pain.
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Possible initial options include amitriptyline, duloxetine, gabapentin, and pregabalin.
05
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How do duloxetine and amitriptyline differ by antidepressant class?
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Duloxetine is an SNRI, while amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant.
06
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Does using an antidepressant for pain mean a person has depression?
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No. These medicines may be used for pain; their use does not mean the person has depression.
07
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When may capsaicin cream be considered?
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Capsaicin cream may be considered for localized neuropathic pain when oral treatment is unwanted or not tolerated.
08
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What factors guide the choice of an adjuvant pain medicine?
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The choice depends on the pain condition, other health factors, expected benefits, and potential adverse effects.
09
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What should be reassessed about pain and daily activities after treatment starts?
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Reassess pain control and whether the medicine improves daily activities.
10
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Besides treatment benefit, what should be reviewed during follow-up?
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Review adverse effects and whether the treatment is still needed.
11
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What is a key safety concern when gabapentin or pregabalin is taken with an opioid?
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The combination can increase sedation and the risk of serious breathing problems.
12
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What should be monitored when gabapentinoids are combined with opioids?
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Review other sedating medicines and monitor for unusual sleepiness, confusion, or slow or difficult breathing.
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