Chapter 23: Care of the Aadult at the End of Life

1. PRN (Latin meaning – as necessary) is commonly used within prescriptions. It stands for ______.

  1. pro re nata
  2. pro re nil
  3. pro re non
  4. pro re no

Answer: A

2. In an ‘opioid-naïve’ patient a recommended oral starting dose is ______.

  1. 1.4–4 mg
  2. 2.5–5 mg
  3. 3.5–6 mg
  4. 4.5–7 mg

Answer: B

3. Cyclizine is utilised to treat nausea/vomiting. The maximum sub-cutaneous dose permitted in a 24-hour period is ______.

  1. 50 mg
  2. 100 mg
  3. 150 mg
  4. 200 mg

Answer: C

4. Hyoscine hydrobromide is used to treat respiratory secretions. The maximum sub-cutaneous dose permitted in a 24-hour period is ______.

  1. 1.2 mg
  2. 2.4 mg
  3. 3.6 mg
  4. 4.8 mg

Answer: B

5. Glycopyrronium is used to treat respiratory secretions. The maximum sub-cutaneous dose permitted in a 24-hour period is ______.

  1. 1.2 mg
  2. 2.4 mg
  3. 3.6 mg
  4. 4.8 mg

Answer: A

6. What percentage of people in Britain die a natural, expected death at the end of a time of prolonged illness?

  1. 55%
  2. 65%
  3. 75%
  4. 85%

Answer: C

7. What is the percentage of people in Britain who have NOT written a will?

  1. 29%
  2. 39%
  3. 49%
  4. 59%

Answer: D

8. LPA stands for ______.

  1. Last Power of Attorney
  2. Lasting Power of Attorney
  3. Life Power of Attorney
  4. Lifelong Power of Attorney

Answer: B

9. OPG stands for ______.

  1. Office of the Public Guardian
  2. Office of the Public Guard
  3. Office of the Procurator Guardian
  4. Office of the Procurator Guard

Answer: A

10. Cheyne-stoking refers to ______.

  1. discolouration of the skin
  2. a specific pattern of respiration
  3. a specific pattern of cardiac rhythm
  4. a specific pattern of temperature fluctuation

Answer: B