Passmed Palliative Care - Pharmacological Managements Flashcards
1
Q
Palliative care - agitation/confusion
A
1st - haloperidol
2nd - chlorpromazine, levomepromazine
If terminal phase then use midazolam
2
Q
Palliative care - hiccups
A
Chlorpromazine
3
Q
Palliative care - N&V
A
Commonly metoclopramide 1st-line
Cyclizine, ondansetron, prochlorperazine all good
4
Q
Palliative care - pain
A
Morphine sulphate + breakthrough
5
Q
Palliative care - secretions
A
Hyoscine hydrobromide/butylbromide