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A patient with chronic pain has been prescribed long-term opioids. His
urine drug screen is negative for opioids, and although his last 30-day
prescription was filled 7 days ago, your pill count reveals that he only
has a 3-day supply remaining. What primary concern should you discuss
with the patient's physician? - ANSWER-Drug diversion
A patient who is hospitalized has been crying and inconsolable. He tells
you, "I see no reason to continue living". What is the FIRST action to
take? - ANSWER-Ask the patient if he's considering harming himself
What is the PRIMARY goal of tertiary care? - ANSWER-Teaching
lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of cancer
YES...Slowing disease progression and preventing complications
Identifying cancer through early detection when a cure is possible
---Avoiding unnecessary interventions that are unlikely to improve
patient outcomes
Your patient is a 35 year old man with prostate cancer and widespread
osseous metastases.He complains of worsening mid-thoracic back pain
for 2 weeks. His physical exam reveals tenderness at
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T8, with no neurologic deficits. What can we anticipate as the
oncologist's FIRST step? - ANSWER-Schedule him for a MRI to rule
out spinal cord compression.
A 24-year-old female with a family history of cervical cancer tells you
she is hoping to be pregnant soon because the only treatment for cervical
cancer is a hysterectomy. What is the BEST response? - ANSWER-
With early detection, there are conservative treatment approaches
that may preserve fertility.
What is the danger of taking NSAIDs with warfarin? - ANSWER-
*****NSAIDs taken with warfarin can cause liver toxicity.
NSAIDS decrease the effects of warfarin.
NSAIDS increase renal clearance of warfarin.
YES......NSAIDs increase the effects of warfarin.
What non-pharmacologic treatment would be recommended for your
patient experiencing end-of-life dyspnea? - ANSWER-Encourage the
patient to stay hydrated
YES....Use of a fan to increase air circulation
Raise the temperature to warm the room
****Lower the head of the bed