CHPN Domain 3: Patient Care – Symptom Management

A patient with advanced cancer is experiencing severe bone pain. Which medication is most appropriate for managing his pain based on the WHO pain ladder?

In palliative care, which intervention is most effective for the symptomatic management of xerostomia in a patient receiving radiation therapy?

For a hospice patient complaining of dyspnea and anxiety, which of the following pharmacological treatments is most appropriate?

Which medication is considered first-line treatment for neuropathic pain in a palliative care setting?

A palliative care patient is experiencing hiccups that are causing significant discomfort. Which medication should be considered first for treatment?

In managing terminal restlessness, which non-pharmacological intervention is effective?

Which symptom is directly targeted by the use of scopolamine patches in palliative care patients?

For a patient with terminal cancer experiencing malignant bowel obstruction, which medication is most appropriate to alleviate abdominal pain and vomiting?

What is the primary benefit of using low-dose ketamine in the management of hospice patients with refractory pain?

In managing cachexia in a patient with end-stage heart failure, which pharmacological treatment is recommended to improve appetite and weight gain?

Which of the following is an effective first-line treatment for nausea in a palliative care patient?

A palliative patient experiences severe itching due to cholestasis. Which medication would be most appropriate to manage this symptom?

For palliative patients with dysphagia, which intervention is recommended to manage their condition effectively?

Which drug is most appropriate for the management of terminal delirium that includes agitation and hallucinations?

In the context of palliative care, which medication is indicated for the management of severe, persistent hiccups that have not responded to first-line treatments?

Which intervention is considered most effective for managing pruritus in end-stage renal disease patients under palliative care?

For a patient with end-stage ALS experiencing significant sialorrhea, which of the following treatments is most appropriate?

In palliative care, which approach is recommended for the management of myoclonus in a patient with opioid-induced hyperalgesia?

Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for managing ascites in a patient with terminal liver cancer?

A palliative care patient with COPD is experiencing severe shortness of breath at rest. Which pharmacological treatment should be prioritized?

In managing bone pain in palliative care, which combination of treatments is considered most effective?

Which intervention is best for managing constipation in a palliative care patient who is bed-bound?

What is the primary pharmacological strategy for managing fever in a palliative care setting?

For a patient experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks in a hospice setting, which medication is preferred?

In the management of malignant skin lesions causing significant pain and discomfort in palliative care, which topical treatment is most effective?

What is the best approach for managing insomnia in a patient receiving palliative care?

Which of the following is recommended for managing anorexia in a palliative care patient?

What is the recommended treatment for managing severe dehydration in a palliative care patient who is unable to swallow?

Which pharmacological agent is preferred for managing depressive symptoms in the context of palliative care?

Which medication is most appropriate for the symptomatic relief of severe abdominal pain due to pancreatic cancer in palliative care?