Palliative Flashcards

1
Q

Which pain relief to use in metastatic bone pain

A

Strong opioids, bisphosphonate, radio tx, denosumab used to tx metastatic bone pain

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2
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How to calculate PRN morphine dose

A

Total morphine daily dose / 6

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3
Q

Hiccups mx

A

Chlorpromazine intractable hiccups

Haloperidol/ gabapentin also used
Dexamethasone if hepatic lesion

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4
Q

1st line for agitation and confusion

A

Haloperidol

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