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Symptom management Flashcards

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Categories of causes of vomiting

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Decreased gastric emptying, Metabolic

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Causes of decreased gastric emptying

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Obstruction, Ascites, Neuropathy, Morphine, Anti-cholinergics

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Symptoms of decreased gastric emptying

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Bloating, Dysphagia, Decreased appetite, Large volumes, Relieved by vomiting

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Metabolic causes of vomiting

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Renal failure, Liver failure, Electrolyte abnormalities, Sepsis, Opiates, SSRIs, ABx

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Symptoms of metabolic vomiting

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Small volumes, Not relieved by vomiting

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Calculation for PRN dose of opiates

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Total daily dose / 6

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Slow release dose of opiates

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Total daily dose / 2

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Features of a controlled drug prescription

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Drug name, Formulation, Dose, Number of tablets (words and numbers)

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Conservative management of breathlessness

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Sit up, Open window, Oxygen, Physio

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Medical management of breathlessness

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Morphine 1-2mg, Benzodiazepines

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