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Bile Acid Pruritus Mechanism in Obstructive Jaundice — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ

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HardGI SymptomsBile Acid Pruritus Mechanism in Obstructive JaundiceSCE Palliative Medicine

A dying patient with wheeze and COPD has distressing breathlessness despite baseline treatment. Which salbutamol nebuliser range and regular frequency are suggested?

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Correct answer: E — Salbutamol 2.5–5 mg four times daily

Explanation lettering: D = shown as A · E = shown as B · A = shown as D · B = shown as E

B is correct. With wheeze or COPD, salbutamol 2.5–5 mg nebulised four times daily may be used, with additional PRN doses according to guidance.

Reference: Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines: breathlessness: https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-palliative-care-guidelines/symptom-management/breathlessness/