Palliative Care Quiz: Pain Management and Symptom Relief
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Which medication may be helpful for pain relief in the context mentioned?

  • Meto­dopram1
  • Orphine (correct)
  • Codeine
  • Ondansetron

What could be inserted to address dysphagia in the context mentioned?

  • Laxatives
  • Nystatin
  • Enemas
  • Stent (correct)

How can ulcers be treated if they develop in the mentioned context?

  • Local anesthetic gel and metronidazole gel (correct)
  • Oral hy­giene and nystatin
  • Regular laxatives and enemas
  • Orphine and codeine

What may be used to treat cough in the context mentioned?

<p>Orphine and codeine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be carefully examined if present in the context mentioned?

<p>Local glands (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be helpful for nausea in the context mentioned?

<p>Ondansetron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used to ascertain the nature of any infecting organisms, if present?

<p>Cultured to ascertain the nature of any infecting organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible treatment for constipation in the context mentioned?

<p>Regular laxatives and enemas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may be helpful for pain relief and treatment of cough in the context mentioned?

<p>Orphine and codeine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication may help prevent candidiasis in the context mentioned?

<p>Nystatin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible treatment for dysphagia in the context mentioned?

<p>Stent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of examining the whole patient with care, especially at their hands and faces?

<p>To identify systemic diseases and skin diseases based on skin lesions and ulcers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a rolled-edge ulcer indicate?

<p>Basal cell carcinoma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of ulcer formation, what does an everted edge indicate?

<p>Fast-growing infiltrating cellular disease (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What mnemonic is used to identify the causes of failing sinuses or fistulas?

<p>CATCH (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the base of a squamous cell carcinoma consist of?

<p>Malignant tissue itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of plastic surgeons when making a surgical wound, for example, when removing a skin cancer?

<p>Achieving anatomical, functional, and cosmetic closure of the wound (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the reconstructive ladder in surgery?

<p>To guide the choice of reconstructive techniques for wound closure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the TNM system commonly used for in medical practice?

<p>Staging solid tumors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does curative surgery for cancer involve?

<p>Removal of the primary tumor and surrounding tissue to prevent metastasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which circumstances may surgery be appropriate for metastatic disease?

<p>(i) Brain metastasis and liver metastasis, (ii) Isolated lung metastasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is surgery not appropriate for cure but may be valuable for palliation?

<p>When there are distant metastases present (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are clear indications for surgery in the prevention of cancer?

<p>Thyroidectomy for patients with a family history of medullary carcinoma of the thyroid or MEN2 syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is associated with bone marrow suppression?

<p>Infertility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential effect of immunosuppression?

<p>Opportunistic infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which treatment is indicated for thyroid cancers?

<p>Hormonal therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential adverse effect of radiotherapy on the skin?

<p>Itching and dry skin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tumor is curative radiotherapy suitable for?

<p>Lymphoma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does neo-adjuvant radiotherapy refer to?

<p>Primary tumor treatment before surgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with local radiotherapy?

<p>&gt; Itching and dry skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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