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Student Handout: Topical Analgesics 101 Name_____________________________________ Date ______________ Score ________________
What is the definition of a topical analgesic?
List three reasons to use a topical analgesic? 1.
2. 3.
What helps to break the pain cycle?
Name two typical ingredients in topical analgesics? 1.
2.
Identify two mechanisms of pain control. 1.
2.
List five side effects of ice. 1.
2. 3. 4. 5.
Name three types of applicators. 1.
2. 3.
What are three contraindications to application of topical analgesics? 1.
2. 3.
Multiple Choice Quiz 1. ____ 2. _____ 3. _____ 4. _____ 5. ______ ©January 2013, P05507, Rev. 1
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