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MFE Flashcards

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If someone cant tolerate Alendronate what is second line?

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Risendronate or etidronate

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If someone cant tolerate bisphosphonates what can be used?

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Denosumab - preferred in most cases

Strontium Ranelate

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What laxatives are used in Hard Stool Constipation

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Osmotic

Softeners

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List some osmotic laxatives

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Laxido - up to 6 sachets a day

Lactulose - 2x daily - takes 48 hours to work

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Stool softener laxative

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Docusate - very gentle on the bowels - used a lot in palliative care

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List some stimulant laxatives

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Senna 15mg

Biscodyl - can cause cramping and urgency

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If constipation is resistant to pharmacological and lifestyle measures what can be tried?

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PR manual excavation
Glycerine Suppository
Phosphate Enemas

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Managment of someone undergoing end of life care with hiccups?

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Chlorpromazine

Haloperidol

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Grade 1 pressure ulcer

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Non blanching erythema

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Grade 2 pressure ulcer

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Partial thickness - epidermis or dermis lost

Abrasion or a blister

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Grade 3 pressure ulcer

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Extends down to the fascia

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Grade 3 pressure ulcer

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Extends down to the fascia

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Grade 4 pressure ulcer

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Muscle or bone involvement

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Management of pressure ulcers

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Most wound healing is best
Avoid antibiotics unless clinical signs of infection
Don’t routinely wound swab
Surgery is required for more severe ulcers

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What bloods should be taken as part of a confusion screen?

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Vit B12 and folate
TFTs
Glucose
Bone profile - Hypercalcaemia

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What can be used to control Nausea and vomiting caused by gastric stasis and dysmotility.

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Metoclopramide

17
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What is the Z score adjusted for?

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Age Ethnicity Gender

18
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How is restlessness or agitation managed in a terminally ill patient?

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Midazolam

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