Palliative care Flashcards
1
Q
common palliative care symptoms to manage
A
PAINDOCTORSSS Pain anorexia insomnia nausea Dyspnoea Oedema Constipation Tiredness Oral hygiene Restlessness Spiritual Social Psychological
2
Q
Palliative care - how to manage noisy breathing
A
hyoscine butyl bromide 20mg/mL
- remember b = butyl = breathing
3
Q
difference between hyoscine butyl bromide and hyoscine hydrobromide
A
hydrobromide goes to brain = more sedation
4
Q
palliative care - medications that can go in a syringe driver (5)
A
morphine metoclopramide midazolam hyoscine butyl bromide haloperidol
5
Q
difference between power of attorney and power of guardianship
A
power of attorney to make financial decisions
power of guardianship to make healthcare decisions
