A 80-year-old man with advanced dementia has been prescribed anticipatory medications for the end of life ('just in case' medications). Which combinat...

Question

A 80-year-old man with advanced dementia has been prescribed anticipatory medications for the end of life ('just in case' medications). Which combination of subcutaneous medications is MOST appropriate for a standard anticipatory prescribing set in palliative care?

Accepted Answer

Morphine sulphate, Midazolam, Haloperidol, Hyoscine butylbromide, and Glycopyrronium - covering pain, agitation, nausea/delirium, and respiratory secretions

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Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, and Codeine

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Metoclopramide, Ondansetron, and Cyclizine only

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Antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals

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Oxygen, nebulisers, and inhalers only

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Anticipatory Prescribing at End of Life

A 80-year-old man with advanced dementia has been prescribed anticipatory medications for the end of life ('just in case' medications). Which combination of subcutaneous medications is MOST appropriate for a standard anticipatory prescribing set in palliative care?