Passmed Palliative Care - Pharmacological Managements Flashcards

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Palliative care - agitation/confusion

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1st - haloperidol
2nd - chlorpromazine, levomepromazine

If terminal phase then use midazolam

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Palliative care - hiccups

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Chlorpromazine

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Palliative care - N&V

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Commonly metoclopramide 1st-line
Cyclizine, ondansetron, prochlorperazine all good

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Palliative care - pain

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Morphine sulphate + breakthrough

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Palliative care - secretions

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Hyoscine hydrobromide/butylbromide

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