Palliative Care Flashcards
1
Q
75 yo F New low back pain , metastatic dz is result
Pain controlled w/ morphine
pt unable to walk, in bed, dependent in ADLs.
Which is covered under Medicare hospice
A
Hospital bed and beside commode for home.
2
Q
Most predictive of poor prognosis
A
Low performance status
3
Q
84 yo M for pain control relatied to pelvic fracture. Want to prevent further weight loss w ___
A
Small meals of the patient’s favorite foods.
