Palliative Prescriptions Flashcards
1
Q
Pain
A
Morphine SC (either opioid naive or transferring from a weak opioid)
2
Q
Bronchial secretions
A
Hyoscine butylbromide SC- 20mg every 4 hours
3
Q
Nausea and vomiting
A
Haloperidol PO- 1.5mg BD
4
Q
Anxiety and agitation
A
Midazolam SC infusion- 10-20mg over 24 hours initially
