Communication, Endo, Palliative, Onc, Elderly Flashcards
Cancer pain mx hx - explain mx for sx
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cord compression data interpret and qs
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end of life communication - pt wants to be euthanised
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ITU communication - active mx to comfort care to relative
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prescribing analgesia for oncology pain
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breaking bad news
leg amputation
capacity - refusing blood transfusion - communication. risks? capacity (handover)
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analgesia fluid challenge
capacity - best interests for patient, angry relative wants to remove NG. communication
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explain colonoscopy
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post op - extreme leg pain
talk to patient
compartment syndrome
Diabetes
- hypo counselling - DVLA
- lifestyle and poor hbA1c
- recurrent UTI why need better control
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explain hartmans procedure and diverticulitis to family member
stoma bag too
Drug Counselling: warfarin
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Drug counselling: SSRI
ED
abrupt stopping
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handover communication
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HIV counselling
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explain NG tube, IBD flare chrons with learning difficulties
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pancreatitis case present
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post op complication
PE
falls: CT interpret
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also high INR, stroke, warfarin a haemorrhagic
also extrdural haemorr
Jaundice data interpret
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ix ddx mx
CXR interpret
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KUB and CT scan data interpretation
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hypertension lifestyle advice
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memory loss communication
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DVT prescribing
PE prescribing
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alcohol detox drug prescribinh
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warfarin prescription - but interaction with abx
monitor inr both days
diabetic patient - rising BMs - on steroids
takes insulin and metformin
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spot drug chart mistakes
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set up fluid prescription
and questions
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prescribe gentamicin and prn paracetemol
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palliative care prescribing - convert morphine to syringe driver and make PRN dose
postural hypotension prescribing
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hypothyroidism TATT data interpretation
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side effects of levothyroxine too quickly
diabetic foot exam
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charcot foot
ulcer
sensory loss