The strongest level of evidence reflects the absolute contraindication for NSAID use exists with
A. Chronic kidney disease
B. Peptic ulcer disease
C. Heart disease
D. Liver disease
Question 2The drug specific for severe opioid-induced constipation is
A. Lactulose
B. Ducolax
C. Mineral oil
D. Methylnaltrexone
Question 3The most prevalent symptom in end-of-life care includes all of the following except
A. Lower extremity weakness
B. Pain
C. Dyspnea
D. Delirium
Question 4Evidence reflects the primary obstacle to implementing palliative care in the long-term care setting include all of the following except
A. Inadequate communication between decision makers
B. Failure to recognize futile treatments
C. Lack of advance directives
D. Lack of sufficient staff
Question 5Hospice care differs from palliative care in that
A. It is not covered by insurance
B. Supports patients and families through both the dying and the bereavement process
C. It cannot be provided in the nursing home
D. The majority of those admitted to hospice die within 7 days
Question 6Transitional care is best described as
A. A set of actions to ensure the coordination and continuity of care across sites/settings
B. The care received in transit from one site of care to another
C. A discharge-planning model
D. Long-term acute care that provides the transition from hospital to long-term care or home