Medications Dying Phase — SCE Medical Oncology MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Only symptom-control medications continue (analgesics, anti-emetics, anxiolytics, antisecretory) — discontinue all non-essential medications (antihypertensives, statins, diabetes drugs, prophylactic antibiotics)
NICE NG31 dying phase: continue symptom control (opioids, midazolam, haloperidol, glycopyrronium/hyoscine via syringe driver). Discontinue: antihypertensives, statins, anticoagulants, diabetes meds, bisphosphonates.
Reference: NICE NG31; ESMO Palliative Care