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Q.1
What meds are preferred in palliative care for treating pain and respiratory distress?
Opioids
Ketamine
Benzodiazepines
NSAIDS
Q.2
The guidelines for analgesia change when dealing with an expectant/palliative patient.
True
False
Q.3
Palliative care changes the principles of triage.
True
False
Q.4
Airway secretions are often a problem and can be handled using pharmacologic or non-pharmacologic means. Which medications would NOT be helpful in this situation?
Atropine
Glycopyrrolate
Scopalimine
Ketamine
Q.5
What is NOT a useful position to place the patient into, to help the patient with airway secretions?
Recovery position
Supine position
Fowler's position (sitting up)
Q.6
If you use telemedicine to consult on palliative care, the provider will know you are a poor medic and that you are looking to cover your mistakes.
True
False
Q.7
Special operations Medics are qualified and should make the decision to end curative care and begin palliative care on their own.
True
False
Q.8
Palliative care is a politically correct way of sayingredients medically assisted suicide. Palliative care should not be condoned by any medical provider.
True
False
Q.9
Palliative care is a way to provide comfort for the dying and a more positive memory for the team.
True
False
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