16th July 2020

Mr Singh is a 78-year-old gentleman seen at home by you, his GP, with acute ascites and jaundice

Mr Singh is a 78-year-old gentleman seen at home by you, his GP, with acute ascites and jaundice. Mr Singh was initially diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three months previously with metastasis to the liver. It was decided that except for a biliary stent, surgical and chemotherapeutic interventions were futile. Mr Singh has recently acutely deteriorated and it is thought he has a matter of days left to live.

Which three medications should be prescribed as part of his end-of-life just-in-case medications?

Which THREE of the following are correct? Select THREE options only.