Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which statement accurately describes the interdisciplinary palliative care team?

It operates independently from general healthcare providers.

It limits communication to medical professionals only.

It provides fragmented, specialist-focused care.

It ensures holistic support for patients and families. (correct)

What does the conspiracy of silence typically refer to in a healthcare context?

Informing the patient about all possible treatments.

Sharing treatment options with family members only.

Medical staff withholding a diagnosis from the patient. (correct)

A patient's right to confidentiality.

Which of the following does not pertain to a physician's organizational duties?

Addressing a patient's family complaints. (correct)

Knowledge specialization in resource management.

Ensuring continuity of care.

Solving complex care problems.

Which of the following statements about morphine administration in cancer treatment is true?

Doses are influenced by age and renal function. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be classified as co-analgesics for somatic nociceptive pain?

Bisphosphonates. Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding morphine use?

It can never cause psychological dependence. Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment approach is least likely to be effective for relieving nociceptive bone pain?

Antibiotics. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does not typically influence the administration of morphine in cancer patients?

Patient's gender. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team

Provides fragmented care, often focused on specialists.
Essential for delivering comprehensive treatment to patients.

Conspiracy of Silence

Refers to a secret understanding among medical staff and family members regarding the patient’s serious diagnosis.
Aims to hide the seriousness of the illness from patients and their families.

Physician's Organizational Duties

Responsibilities include knowledge of resource management principles.
Duties do not typically include direct consulting with the patient about the evolution of their case.

Morphine Administration in Cancer

Dose adjustments are based on patient's age and renal function.
Morphine can lead to both physical and mental dependence.
Oral dosage may increase daily with a cap at 50 mg.
Does not affect life expectancy.
Supplementary doses calculated at 1/6 of the total daily dose.

Co-analgesics for Somatic Nociceptive Pain

Effective treatments include bisphosphonates, corticosteroids, and radioactive strontium.
Anticonvulsants and muscle relaxants can also be helpful.

Medical Staff and Family Dynamics

There exists an understanding among family and medical staff regarding maintaining a balance between patient care and truthfulness about prognosis.

Key Terms

Hyperesthesia: Increased sensitivity to stimuli.
Palliative care: Focused on relief and quality of life rather than curative measures.

Additional Points

Maintain continuity of care as a fundamental duty for physicians.
Understanding the implications of treatment decisions in hospice and palliative contexts is crucial for healthcare teams.

Description

Test your knowledge on the interdisciplinary palliative care team and their roles. This quiz covers various aspects of palliative care, focusing on the contributions of different specialists. Engage with statements regarding best practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.