Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

When prescribing a strong opioid, _____ should always be co-prescribed and anti-emetics should be prescribed if nausea persists

Which drugs commonly cause constipation? _____, Iron supplements, Anti-cholinergics

Hint: Pain

Red flag symptoms of constipation include: _____, weight loss, bleeding or iron deficiency anaemia

What is the best laxative for use in palliative patients? _____

Patients with chronic constipation refractory to typical laxatives should be considered for management with _____ for 4 weeks

What are the most common osmotic laxatives? _____

Hint: 2

Laxatives should be _____ stopped once the patient is producing normal stools at least 3 times/week

Hint: Immediately or gradually?

It may be suitable to perform investigations for pain in palliative patients if a _____ condition may be the cause of pain

What non-opioid adjuvants can be used for intestinal colic pain? _____

Hint: 1

If the cause of nausea & vomiting is unknown, a _____ is usually first line

Hint: Medication type