MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which history taking is considered a characteristic of pain?
A
persistent pain
B
smart
C
intense pain
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The letters stand for onset; location; duration; characteristic; alleviating and aggravating factors; radiation or relieving factors; timing; and severity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Course or temporal pattern. Character and quality of the pain. Aggravating/provoking factors. Alleviating factors.

Detailed explanation-3: -Acute vs. Chronic Pain. Pain is a sign that something has happened, that something is wrong. Acute pain happens quickly and goes away when there is no cause, but chronic pain lasts longer than six months and can continue when the injury or illness has been treated.

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