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3RD YEAR - Long Term Conditions/FOCP > Palliative > Flashcards

Palliative Flashcards

1
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What 5 symptoms are you treating in palliative care?

A 
Pain
Breathlessness
Anxiety
Nausea
Secretions
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How is breathlessness and agitation managed?

A

Midazolam

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3
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How are secretions managed?

A

Hyoscine hydrobromide

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4
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How is nausea managed?

A

Cyclizine

Haloperidol

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5
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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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