Question

A 68-year-old woman with advanced ovarian cancer is in the last days of life. She is bedbound, increasingly drowsy and taking only sips of fluid. She is still receiving Atorvastatin, Ramipril, Metformin and low-dose oral Morphine. The family ask about continuing her regular medicines. What is the most appropriate medication-related action?

Accepted Answer

Stop non-essential long-term preventative medicines and focus on symptom control medicines such as Morphine and laxatives

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Continue all current medications to avoid withdrawal effects

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Switch all oral medicines to intravenous equivalents

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Increase Ramipril dose to optimise cardiovascular risk control

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Stop Morphine immediately to reduce sedation

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