Terminal care Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common symptoms as a pt nears the end of life?
A
Pain
agitation
N+V
breathlessness
respiratory tract secretions
2
Q
What is Levomepromazine?
A
a low-potency antipsychotic
3
Q
What is Midazolam
A
a benzodiazepine
4
Q
What is Hyoscine Butylbromide
A
an antimuscarinic
5
Q
How are the common symptoms of a terminally ill pt managed?
A
Pain - Morphine
agitation - Levomepromazine, Midazolam
N+V - Levomepromazine
breathlessness - Morphine, Midazolam
respiratory tract secretions - Hyoscine Butylbromide
