Palliative Flashcards
1
Q
treating breathlessness in end of life
A
oxygen if hypoxic
low dose morphine
anxiety - short acting benzo
2
Q
treating constipation in end of life
A
avoid bulking agents e.g. Fybogel
(can’t use with poor oral intake or poor bowel motility)
3
Q
oral morphine to subcut
A
divide by 2
4
Q
oral morphone to oral oxycodone
A
divide by 2
5
Q
oral morphine to oral tramadol
A
multiply by 10
6
Q
oral morphine to oral codeine
A
multiply by 10
7
Q
4 anticipatory meds
A
pain: morphine
agitation: midazolam
secretions: glycopyrronium
N&V: haloperidol or cyclizine
8
Q
which anti-emetic for biochemical cause
A
haloperidol
9
Q
which anti-emetic for CNS/inner ear cause
A
cyclizine
10
Q
which anti-emetic for GI motility cause
A
metaclopramide (avoid in BO)
11
Q
starting dose of morphine
A
15mg MR BD
12
Q
medication to give in agitation
A
haloperidol
