Module 4, Unit 5 (pain) objectives

Pain

Discuss pain concepts including: terms chronic and acute) pain physiology and culture perception.
Describe pain vs. suffering
Apply nursing process to pain.
Describe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches for the management and treatment of acute and chronic pain.
Discuss three common non-narcotic analgesics:

Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Aspirin – AS( Bayer)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

6. Discuss the common side effects for NSAID, Aspirin and Acetaminophen on the following systems: GI, Renal, Hepatic.

7. Compare and contrast anti-inflammatories, antipyretics, anticoagulation and analgesics properties of the following drugs.

Ibuprofen (Motrin)
Aspirin – AS( Bayer)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol

8. Discuss three common narcotic (opiate) analgesics

Codeine sulfate (Codeine)
Duramorph, Morphine)
Meperidine HCL (Demerol

9. Discuss the common side effects for narcotic (opiate) analgesics on the following systems: CNS, respiratory, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, urinary, and eyes.

10. Explain the actions and nursing implementations in the use of narcotic antagonists: naloxone (Narcan)

11. Develop a nursing plan of care related to the use of nonnarcotic and narcotic drugs and the nursing process for patients experiencing pain.

12. Self awareness of values and perceptions of pain and the impact on patient care

Required Readings

Porter &Perry:Chapter: 43, 44

Ignatavicius: Chapter: 3

Lilley: Chapter:44

Supplementary Reading

ATI Fundamentals book: Chapter 34, 41

ATI Pharmacology book: Chapters 35, 36

ATI PME 3.0 online: Pain and inflammation