Pain Assessment and Management

Course overview

Outline the multidimensional nature of pain. Summarize the assessment and measurement of pain. Describe the risks of abuse and addiction associated with opioid medications. Differentiate pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques to manage pain. Compare and contrast the assessment and management of pain in infants, children, adults, and geriatric patients. Explain the use of opioid antagonists and partial agonists in the management of opioid addiction. Evaluate clinical conditions and treatment options in conditions with pain as a major component.