Palliative Flashcards

1
Q

What 5 symptoms are you treating in palliative care?

A
Pain
Breathlessness
Anxiety
Nausea
Secretions
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2
Q

How is breathlessness and agitation managed?

A

Midazolam

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3
Q

How are secretions managed?

A

Hyoscine hydrobromide

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4
Q

How is nausea managed?

A

Cyclizine

Haloperidol

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5
Q

Name some EOL emergencies

A
Bowel obstruction
Seizures
Metastatic spinal cord compression (dexamethasone)
Malignant hypercalcemia
Major haemorrhage
Opiod toxicity (naloxone)
Malignant superior vena cava obstruction
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