Palliative Medicine

Question 1

Conversion rate - subcutaneous morphine : oral morphine

Answer 1

1 : 3

Question 2

Conversion rate - oxycodone : morphine

Answer 2

1 : 1.5

Question 3

Conversion rate - hydromorphone : morphine

Answer 3

1 : 5

Question 4

Conversion rate - tapentadol : morphine

Answer 4

2.5 : 1

Question 5

Conversion rate - tramadol : morphine

Answer 5

5 : 1

Question 6

Conversion rate - fentanyl transdermal : morphine

Answer 6

25 microg/hr = 90 mg/day

Question 7

Treatment of neuropathic pain

Answer 7

Tricyclic antidepressants
SSRI / SNRI
Pregabalin
Gabapentin

Question 8

Treatment of fibromyalgia

Answer 8

Amitriptyline
Pregabalin
Duloxetine

Question 9

ECOG 0

Answer 9

Fully active, no performance restrictions

Question 10

ECOG 1

Answer 10

Strenuous physical activity restricted, fully ambulatory and able to carry out light work

Question 11

ECOG 2

Answer 11

Capable of all self care but unable to carry out any work activities, up and about more than 50% waking hours

Question 12

ECOG 3

Answer 12

Capable of only limited self care, confined to bed or chair more than 50% waking hours

Question 13

ECOG 4

Answer 13

Completely disabled, cannot carry out any self care, totally confined to bed or chair