Principles and guidance for end of life care. Translates to "The Unifying Path"
When converting PO oxycodone to SC oxycodone, the SC dose is ___% of the PO dose
Sign of anticholinergic toxicity - red as a ___
Dame who coined the term "total pain"
Dopamine agonist used at low doses to palliate nausea/vomiting, agitation/restlessness, itching, and hiccups. People tend to know this as an antipsychotic but it is an excellent antiemetic
Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and anger are examples of _____ suffering
Pain, dyspnoea, nausea, diarrhoea, and itching are examples of _____ suffering
Way to deliver SC meds at end of life. Make sure the drugs are compatible before mixing!
"How will I tell my children that I'm dying?" and "My family can't agree about how I should treat my cancer" are examples of _____ suffering
"Poor man's radiotherapy", corticosteroid commonly used to palliate pain, nausea, inflammation, low energy, and anorexia. Fewer mineralocorticoid effects than prednisone
Hospice New Zealand motto – “Living Every ____”
Device that may palliate dyspnoea by stimulating the trigeminal nerve, or a sporting event supporter
"What will happen to me after I die?" and "Why did God let this happen to me?" are examples of _____ suffering
Synthetic opioid thought to also act at NMDA receptors. Long and variable half life and potential for QT prolongation mean that careful patient selection and close monitoring are required
Immobility, poor nutrition, and weight loss can predispose to this type of injury, especially over bony areas, and may be associated with shear and/or friction
Sign of anticholinergic toxicity - hot as a ___
Abbreviation for the meeting at which all palliative team members come together to review plan of care for patients and families