Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
anti emetic in raised ICP
A
Cyclizine
Dexamethasone
2
Q
Vestibular antiemetic choice
A
Cyclizine then metoclopramide or prochlorperazine
3
Q
Chemically mediated mx of sickness
A
remove cause if possible
ondansetron, haloperidol and levomepromazine
4
Q
Reduced gastric motility cause for nausea mx
A
A pre-kinetic such as metoclopramide and domperidone
However, NICE CKS indicate that metoclopramide should not be used when pro-kinesis may negatively affect the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in complete bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation, or immediately following gastric surgery
5
Q
Hiccups in palliative care mx
A
chlorpromazine or haloperidol
6
Q
Agitation and confusion oral option
A
Haloperidol
