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
2
Q
How to calculate PRN morphine dose
A
Total morphine daily dose / 6
3
Q
Hiccups mx
A
Chlorpromazine intractable hiccups
Haloperidol/ gabapentin also used
Dexamethasone if hepatic lesion
4
Q
1st line for agitation and confusion
A
Haloperidol