Ch 9 End of life care Flashcards by Sarah Blevins | Brainscape

Q

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

A

end of life

apnea w/periods of rapid breathing

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use of benzodiazapines

A

severe restlesness or agitation
ex: lorazepam
dc if agitation worsens (use haldol instead)

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Q

passive euthanasia

A

Withdrawing or withholding life-sustaining therapy

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