After completing this course you’ll be able to:
| 1. | Describe the history of pain. |
| 2. | Compare acute and chronic pain. |
| 3. | Define arachnoiditis. |
| 4. | Describe the three types of headaches. |
| 5. | Describe the various types of neuropathic pain. |
| 6. | List the one common cause of sciatica. |
| 7. | Define ischemia, as it relates to vascular disease. |
| 8. | Describe magnetic resonance imaging. |
| 9. | Define analgesic. |
| 10. | Describe the use of benzodiazepines as pain relievers. |
| 11. | Describe biofeedback. |
| 12. | Describe capsaicin. |
| 13. | Describe COX-2 inhibitors. |
| 14. | Describe hypnosis. |
| 15. | Discuss the use of magnets for pain. |
| 16. | Describe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
| 17. | Discuss the acronym R.I.C.E. |
| 18. | Discuss surgical treatment for pain. |
| 19. | Describe how pain signals are received in the brain. |
| 20. | Define nociceptor, peptide, endorphins, and acetylcholine. |
| 21. | Describe the role of prostaglandins for controlling pain. |
| 22. | Describe the six areas of pain research. |
| 23. | Define phantom pain and list the treatments. |
| 24. | Describe the various types of nerve blocks. |
| 25. | Discuss how depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation impact the patient with chronic pain. |
| 26. | Define chronic migraine headaches as stated by the International Headache Society of 2006. |
| 27. | Define the central pain syndrome. |
| 28. | Describe how shingles occur. |
| 29. | State the first sign of shingles and its most common location. |
| 30. | Describe treatment for shingles. |
| 31. | Describe how chickenpox and shingles can be prevented. |
| 32. | List complications of shingles. |
| 33. | State the risks to the newborn when a pregnant woman gets chickenpox 21 to 5 days before giving birth. |
| 34. | State the two types of white blood cells that combat shingles. |
| 35. | List the four regions of the spine. |
| 36. | Discuss who is most likely to develop low back pain. |
| 37. | Describe several conditions that cause low back pain. |
| 38. | Describe methods of diagnosing back pain. |
| 39. | Describe alternative treatments for back pain when conventional approaches fail. |
| 40. | Discuss the 2-year study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health regarding the use of lumbar supports. |
| 41. | Define myofascial pain. |
| 42. | Describe the study by Dr.Rowbotham at UCSF using levophanol for chronic neuropathic pain. |
| 43. | Define meridians. |
| 44. | State the most widely used complimentary medicine practices in the United States. |
| 45. | Compare biofeedback and guided imagery. |
| 46. | Discuss the use of herbal medicines and supplements. |
| 47. | Discuss the strengths of magnets. |
| 48. | Describe how magnets may work. |
| 49. | Define integrative pain therapy. |
| 50. | List the four elements that are the foundation of health and their effect on health and illness. |