Palliative Care Flashcards

1
Q

What is used for dysphagia

A

dexamethasone

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2
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What is used for anorexia

A

prednisolone/dexamethasone

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3
Q

What is used for bowel colic/resp secretions

A

hyoscine butyl/hydrobromide, glycopyronium or antimuscarinics

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4
Q

What is used for capillary bleeding

A

tranexamic acid or vit k

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5
Q

What is used for constipaiton

A

co-danthrumer

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6
Q

What is used for prophylaxis of convulsions

A

phenytoin/carbamazepine

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7
Q

What is used for the tx of convulsions

A

diazepam/phenobabrital, midazolam

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8
Q

What is used for dyspnoea

A

regular oral morphine, diazepam, dexamethasone

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9
Q

What are the counselling points for the application of fentanyl patches

A
  • Non irritated, dry skin
  • hairless site cut with scisssors, do not shave
  • clean site with clean water
  • dry pre application
  • avoid exposure to heat as can increase absorption
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10
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When is alfentanil indicated

A

if crcl <10ml/min

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11
Q

What is used for insomnia

A

benzodiazepenes

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12
Q

What is used for hiccup

A

antiflatulent, metoclopramide

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13
Q

What is used for intracable cough

A

morphine

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14
Q

What is used for opioid induced n/v

A

haloperidol/metoclopramide for the first four or five days

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15
Q

When is haloperidol used for n/v

A

for metabolic causes

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16
Q

Which drugs are given via infusuion

A
  • pain relief
  • colic/secretions: hyoscine butylbromide/hydrobromide. butyl bromide less sedating
  • confusion - haloperidol or midazolam
  • n+v cyclizine or metoclopramide
    convulsions - midazolam
17
Q

What are the symptoms of puritus and how is it treated

A

jaundice - give colystyramine