cs1time
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hi, i ve got a question. in a patient with terminal ca who requests pain medication( as in UW), ARE WE EXPECTED TO DO pamhugsfoss, inv, and D/D?
ur answers would be highly appreciated. thanks
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| drswapniladhav
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yes.
Afolu.
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| cartman
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I would reassure the patient that we will give him /her pain meds and make sure he /she is comfortable but also take a complete history and perform a focused physical exam as this is the first time I'll be seeing the patient. Ask about Life support. If the patient wants to be resusitated in case his / her heart stops beating.
As far as D/Ds go.........you can put her primary diagnosis as your # 1 and then maybe depression, cachexia seconday to whatever............
As far as investigations go.........maybe CBC, BUN, Cr, Electrolytes........depends on the case.
I doubt that you'll get something like that on the exam though. I could be wrong. Input from others would be helpful..............
Edited by cartman on 05/19/08 - 07:46 AM
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| cs1time
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thank you very much dr nil and cartman. really appreciate it
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