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Symptom Management and Palliative Care in End-of-Life Care

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Pain

  2. Nausea and vomiting

  3. Constipation

  4. Anxiety


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anxiety is not a common symptom experienced by patients at the end of life. Common symptoms include pain, nausea and vomiting, and constipation.

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

  1. To cure the underlying disease

  2. To prolong life

  3. To relieve suffering and improve quality of life

  4. To provide emotional and spiritual support


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering and improve quality of life, rather than to cure the underlying disease or prolong life.

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used to manage pain in patients at the end of life?

  1. Morphine

  2. Oxycodone

  3. Ibuprofen

  4. Acetaminophen


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ibuprofen is not a common medication used to manage pain in patients at the end of life. Common medications include morphine, oxycodone, and acetaminophen.

What is the most common type of nausea and vomiting experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting

  2. Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting

  3. Opioid-induced nausea and vomiting

  4. Postoperative nausea and vomiting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Opioid-induced nausea and vomiting is the most common type of nausea and vomiting experienced by patients at the end of life.

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used to manage nausea and vomiting in patients at the end of life?

  1. Ondansetron

  2. Granisetron

  3. Metoclopramide

  4. Prochlorperazine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Metoclopramide is not a common medication used to manage nausea and vomiting in patients at the end of life. Common medications include ondansetron, granisetron, and prochlorperazine.

What is the most common type of constipation experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Opioid-induced constipation

  2. Neurogenic constipation

  3. Mechanical constipation

  4. Functional constipation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Opioid-induced constipation is the most common type of constipation experienced by patients at the end of life.

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used to manage constipation in patients at the end of life?

  1. Lactulose

  2. Polyethylene glycol

  3. Bisacodyl

  4. Senna


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bisacodyl is not a common medication used to manage constipation in patients at the end of life. Common medications include lactulose, polyethylene glycol, and senna.

What is the most common type of anxiety experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Panic disorder

  3. Social anxiety disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety experienced by patients at the end of life.

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used to manage anxiety in patients at the end of life?

  1. Lorazepam

  2. Alprazolam

  3. Diazepam

  4. Buspirone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buspirone is not a common medication used to manage anxiety in patients at the end of life. Common medications include lorazepam, alprazolam, and diazepam.

What is the most common type of depression experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Major depressive disorder

  2. Dysthymia

  3. Seasonal affective disorder

  4. Postpartum depression


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Major depressive disorder is the most common type of depression experienced by patients at the end of life.

Which of the following is NOT a common medication used to manage depression in patients at the end of life?

  1. Fluoxetine

  2. Sertraline

  3. Citalopram

  4. Amitriptyline


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amitriptyline is not a common medication used to manage depression in patients at the end of life. Common medications include fluoxetine, sertraline, and citalopram.

What is the most common type of spiritual distress experienced by patients at the end of life?

  1. Existential distress

  2. Religious distress

  3. Moral distress

  4. Meaninglessness


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existential distress is the most common type of spiritual distress experienced by patients at the end of life.

Which of the following is NOT a common intervention used to manage spiritual distress in patients at the end of life?

  1. Spiritual counseling

  2. Prayer

  3. Meditation

  4. Music therapy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Music therapy is not a common intervention used to manage spiritual distress in patients at the end of life. Common interventions include spiritual counseling, prayer, and meditation.

What is the most common type of bereavement experienced by family members of patients who have died?

  1. Complicated grief

  2. Anticipatory grief

  3. Delayed grief

  4. Disenfranchised grief


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Complicated grief is the most common type of bereavement experienced by family members of patients who have died.

Which of the following is NOT a common intervention used to manage bereavement in family members of patients who have died?

  1. Grief counseling

  2. Support groups

  3. Medication

  4. Exercise


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Exercise is not a common intervention used to manage bereavement in family members of patients who have died. Common interventions include grief counseling, support groups, and medication.

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