Symptom Management in Palliative Care
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What type of examination is recommended for symptom management of constipation?

  • X-ray
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Physical examination including perineal inspection, rectal, and stomal exam (correct)
  • Blood tests

    • Which blood tests are recommended depending on the clinical presentation for constipation assessment?

  • Coagulation profile
  • Liver function tests
  • Blood glucose levels
  • CBC, electrolytes, calcium and thyroid function (correct)

    • What percentage of patients using opioids may be affected by constipation?

  • 41%
  • 87-90%
  • 35-70% (correct)
  • 30-50%

    • What percentage of non-cancer patients are affected by constipation in the palliative care population?

    <p>41%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended if obstruction is suspected during constipation assessment?

    <p>X-ray</p> Signup and view all the answers

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