1. Which of the following drugs is recommended for a cancer patient experiencing mild pain?
2. Why is it necessary to assess each symptom separately in patients with multiple symptoms?
3. Metastatic spinal cord compression commonly occur in patients with
4. What should be included in taking a detailed history for symptom assessment?
5. When assessing nausea and vomiting, what should be included in the history taking?
6. Which anti-emetic is suitable for treating nausea caused by delayed gastric emptying?
7. What is a common cause of mouth sores and dysphagia?
8. What dietary modification can help in managing nausea and vomiting?
9. Which medication is recommended for treating oral candidiasis causing mouth sores?
10. What is the recommended treatment for severe dehydration due to diarrhea?
11. What is the initial non-pharmacological intervention for hiccups due to diaphragm irritation?
12. Which of the following is a common cause of fatigue in palliative care patients?
13. Which medication is commonly used to manage confusion caused by metabolic disturbances in palliative care patients?
14. What is a common cause of anxiety in palliative care patients?
15. Which is a non-pharmacological intervention for managing pruritus (itching) in palliative care patients?
16. Which of the following can cause hyperhidrosis in palliative care patients?
17. A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing severe fatigue due to advanced cancer. The patient reports feeling constantly tired and has difficulty performing daily activities. What should the nurse prioritize in the patient's care?
18. A palliative care nurse is managing a patient who has advanced heart failure and is experiencing both severe fatigue and insomnia. The patient is on multiple medications, including opioids for pain management. The patient’s family is concerned about the patient’s declining quality of life. Which approach should the nurse prioritize to address both fatigue and insomnia effectively, considering the patient's overall condition and medication regimen?
19. The best opportunity for palliative care to be provided to restore hope and see death as being positive and meaningful experience and quality of life is restored is when.,.. ....?
20. What is the primary purpose of breaking bad news to a patient?