Question 1

Pain control means only that the patient

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A)  no longer feels any pain. 
B)  is no longer concerned about the pain. 
C)  no longer feels any sensation in the area that once hurt. 
D)  None of these. 
A)  no longer feels any pain. 
B)  is no longer concerned about the pain. 
C)  no longer feels any sensation in the area that once hurt. 
D)  None of these.

Question 2

Of the cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies for pain management,those designed to target _______________ may be especially helpful.

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  hostility 
C)  hypochondriasis 
D)  self-efficacy 
A)  depression 
B)  hostility 
C)  hypochondriasis 
D)  self-efficacy

Question 3

Pain has important medical consequences because

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A)  patients' delay behavior is related to the experience of debilitating pain. 
B)  practitioners are trained to devote a significant amount of time to diagnosing the source of pain, which often impairs the quality of medical interactions. 
C)  it is the symptom most likely to lead an individual to seek treatment. 
D)  after death, pain is the most feared aspect of illness or medical treatment. 
A)  patients' delay behavior is related to the experience of debilitating pain. 
B)  practitioners are trained to devote a significant amount of time to diagnosing the source of pain, which often impairs the quality of medical interactions. 
C)  it is the symptom most likely to lead an individual to seek treatment. 
D)  after death, pain is the most feared aspect of illness or medical treatment.

Question 4

Pain control by use of physical or chemical techniques has long been used by health care providers.For which type of pain are they most useful and why?

Accepted Answer

Physical and chemical pain control techn

Question 5

Describe the design and implementation of pain management programs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins,thus reducing the experience of pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Antidepressants combat pain by

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A)  reducing anxiety. 
B)  improving mood. 
C)  affecting the downward pathways from the brain that control pain. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  reducing anxiety. 
B)  improving mood. 
C)  affecting the downward pathways from the brain that control pain. 
D)  All of these.

Question 8

Pharmacological control of pain

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A)  is dangerous in that it usually leads to addiction to prescription drugs. 
B)  is of no concern to researchers and practitioners. 
C)  has a low probability of leading to addiction to prescription drugs. 
D)  is the treatment of last resort. 
A)  is dangerous in that it usually leads to addiction to prescription drugs. 
B)  is of no concern to researchers and practitioners. 
C)  has a low probability of leading to addiction to prescription drugs. 
D)  is the treatment of last resort.

Question 9

The use of surgical techniques to control pain

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A)  involves the use of spinal blocks that block the upward transmission of impulses in the spinal column. 
B)  is becoming increasingly common as a treatment of last resort. 
C)  may result in only temporary improvement and have no lasting negative side effects. 
D)  may damage the nervous system and actually exacerbate chronic pain. 
A)  involves the use of spinal blocks that block the upward transmission of impulses in the spinal column. 
B)  is becoming increasingly common as a treatment of last resort. 
C)  may result in only temporary improvement and have no lasting negative side effects. 
D)  may damage the nervous system and actually exacerbate chronic pain.

Question 10

Pain behaviors

Accepted Answer

A)  are observable, measurable behaviors that are manifestations of chronic pain. 
B)  have proven useful in identifying the dynamics of different pain syndromes. 
C)  are used in assessing the impact of pain on quality of life. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  are observable, measurable behaviors that are manifestations of chronic pain. 
B)  have proven useful in identifying the dynamics of different pain syndromes. 
C)  are used in assessing the impact of pain on quality of life. 
D)  All of these.

Question 11

A migraine headache is an example of

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A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain. 
A)  acute pain. 
B)  chronic benign pain. 
C)  recurrent acute pain. 
D)  chronic progressive pain.

Question 12

Chronic pain

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A)  decreases with the passage of time. 
B)  begins with an acute pain episode. 
C)  readily responds to treatment. 
D)  unlike acute pain, has no subcategories. 
A)  decreases with the passage of time. 
B)  begins with an acute pain episode. 
C)  readily responds to treatment. 
D)  unlike acute pain, has no subcategories.

Question 13

C-fibers transmit dull,aching pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Although depression is common among chronic pain patients,chronic pain is not a sufficient condition for the development of depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In contrast to aggressive imagery,relaxation imagery

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A)  is more frequently used to combat pain. 
B)  induces a positive mood state. 
C)  focuses attention. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  is more frequently used to combat pain. 
B)  induces a positive mood state. 
C)  focuses attention. 
D)  All of these.

Question 16

,chronic pain patients whose spouses provide support and positive attention

Accepted Answer

A)  experience good marital and sexual functioning. 
B)  may inadvertently maintain or increase the expression of pain. 
C)  restrict their social contact to members of their immediate family. 
D)  take smaller amounts of pain killers than patients who do not receive such support. 
A)  experience good marital and sexual functioning. 
B)  may inadvertently maintain or increase the expression of pain. 
C)  restrict their social contact to members of their immediate family. 
D)  take smaller amounts of pain killers than patients who do not receive such support.

Question 17

Chronic pain patients _______________ compared to persons without chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

A)  experience pain more acutely 
B)  have increased sensitivity to noxious stimulation 
C)  have impairment in pain regulatory systems 
D)  All of these. 
A)  experience pain more acutely 
B)  have increased sensitivity to noxious stimulation 
C)  have impairment in pain regulatory systems 
D)  All of these.

Question 18

How effective are biofeedback,acupuncture,and hypnosis in pain management? Do they work better with some types of pain? Are they superior to simple distraction and relaxation?

Accepted Answer

Biofeedback, acupuncture, and hypnosis h

Question 19

In general,distraction is most effective in reducing pain when

Accepted Answer

A)  the pain is of high intensity. 
B)  the pain is of low intensity. 
C)  the pain is chronic. 
D)  suggestion or sensory redefinition is impractical. 
A)  the pain is of high intensity. 
B)  the pain is of low intensity. 
C)  the pain is chronic. 
D)  suggestion or sensory redefinition is impractical.

Question 20

The presence of a placebo effect is reflected in the importance placed by the medical community on

Accepted Answer

A)  double-blind studies. 
B)  prospective studies. 
C)  retrospective studies. 
D)  drug studies. 
A)  double-blind studies. 
B)  prospective studies. 
C)  retrospective studies. 
D)  drug studies.

Pain control means only that the patient

Of the cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies for pain management,those designed to target _______________ may be especially helpful.

Pain has important medical consequences because

Pain control by use of physical or chemical techniques has long been used by health care providers.For which type of pain are they most useful and why?

Describe the design and implementation of pain management programs.

Acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins,thus reducing the experience of pain.

Antidepressants combat pain by

Pharmacological control of pain

The use of surgical techniques to control pain

Pain behaviors

A migraine headache is an example of

Chronic pain

C-fibers transmit dull,aching pain.

Although depression is common among chronic pain patients,chronic pain is not a sufficient condition for the development of depression.

In contrast to aggressive imagery,relaxation imagery

,chronic pain patients whose spouses provide support and positive attention

Chronic pain patients _______________ compared to persons without chronic pain.

How effective are biofeedback,acupuncture,and hypnosis in pain management? Do they work better with some types of pain? Are they superior to simple distraction and relaxation?

In general,distraction is most effective in reducing pain when

The presence of a placebo effect is reflected in the importance placed by the medical community on

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Pain control means only that the patient

Of the cognitive-behavioral treatment strategies for pain management,those designed to target _______________ may be especially helpful.

Pain has important medical consequences because

Pain control by use of physical or chemical techniques has long been used by health care providers.For which type of pain are they most useful and why?

Describe the design and implementation of pain management programs.

Acupuncture may trigger the release of endorphins,thus reducing the experience of pain.

Antidepressants combat pain by

Pharmacological control of pain

The use of surgical techniques to control pain

Pain behaviors

A migraine headache is an example of

Chronic pain

C-fibers transmit dull,aching pain.

Although depression is common among chronic pain patients,chronic pain is not a sufficient condition for the development of depression.

In contrast to aggressive imagery,relaxation imagery

,chronic pain patients whose spouses provide support and positive attention

Chronic pain patients _______________ compared to persons without chronic pain.

How effective are biofeedback,acupuncture,and hypnosis in pain management? Do they work better with some types of pain? Are they superior to simple distraction and relaxation?

In general,distraction is most effective in reducing pain when

The presence of a placebo effect is reflected in the importance placed by the medical community on

What Is Health Psychology

Health Behaviors

Health-Promoting Behaviors

Health-Compromising Behaviors

Stress

Coping,resilience,and Social Support

Using Health Services

Patients, providers, and Treatments

The Management of Pain and Discomfort

Management of Chronic Illness

Psychological Issues in Advancing and Terminal Illness

Heart Disease, hypertension, stroke, and Type Ii Diabetes

Psychoneuroimmunology and Immune-Related Disorderss

Health Psychology: Challenges for the Future

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