QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is used for pain relief at the end of life rather than to reduce secretions.
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b
Oxycodone
QuestionChoice
This medication is used to treat nausea and vomiting in end-of-life care, rather than to reduce secretions.
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e
Haloperidol
QuestionChoice
This is typically used for nausea and vomiting in end-of-life care, rather than to reduce secretions.
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c
Ondansetron
QuestionChoice
This medication is used as an anxiolytic and would not reduce secretions in end-of-life care.
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d
Midazolam
QuestionChoice
Of the options listed, this is the only anti-muscarinic medication which is used to reduce secretions in end-of-life care.
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a
Glycopyrronium bromide
Concept
Chapter
2693
6094
End of Life Care Medications
Topic
225
Oncology and Palliative Care
19404
Glycopyrronium bromide is commonly prescribed to manage excessive secretions in patients receiving end-of-life care.
A 67-year-old female with metastatic breast cancer has a malignant pleural effusion.

Her observations deteriorate during her time in hospital and she is felt to be approaching the end of her life. After a discussion between the patient, her family and the medical team, the patient opts to stop all active treatment.

The palliative care team advises that the patient is written up for anticipatory medications, to help control any symptoms she may experience.

Which of the following medications is typically prescribed to help with secretions in patients who are end of life?
a