Management of Common Conditions (panopto) Dr. Flores

Question 1

What physical changes do we see during the dying process?

Answer 1

-social withdrawal
-decreased senses
-increased sleep
-restlessness
-disorientation
-less food intake (avoid forced feeding)

-incontinence
-hand and feet become purple (less blood flow)
-BP goes down, HR up or down
-apnea
-congestion (rattling sound)

Question 2

How long does the dying process last?

Answer 2

24h or up to 10-14 days

Question 3

Which drug is used for pain, dyspnea (SOB), and tachypnea (rapid breathing)?

Answer 3

morphine sulfate

Question 4

Which drugs help with hiccups?

Answer 4

Chlorpromazine (antipsychotic)

Question 5

Which drug is used for Dyspnea, delirium, and restlessness?

Answer 5

Lorazepam

Question 6

Which drug is used for N/V and delirium agitation?

Answer 6

Haloperidol

Question 7

Which drug is used for Anorexia/Cachexia and increases appetite?

Answer 7

Megestrol

Question 8

Which drugs help with terminal secretions?

Answer 8

-Scopolamine
-Atropine (ophthalmic)
-Hyoscyamine

build-up of fluid in the airway, too weak to cough