- The color scale uses colors ranging from blue to red where blue is free-
dom from pain and red is the most severe pain.
(a) True
(b) False - Naloxone (Narcan) is the antidote to an opioid narcotic.
(a) True
(b) False - Pain occurring from skeletal muscles, fascia, ligaments, vessels, and
joints is called
(a) neuropathic pain.
(b) visceral pain.
(c) chronic pain.
(d) none of the above. - Surgical interventions are sometimes performed to relieve pain.
(a) True
(b) False - Patients who are in chronic pain should
(a) stay in bed.
(b) keep a pain diary.
(c) avoid vacations.
(d) none of the above. - Most opioids suppress coughs.
(a) True
(b) False - Music can help relieve pain.
(a) True
(b) False
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