Mesothelioma Therapy Palliative Care and Pain Management 2

Question 1

Hospice care for mesothelioma patients is typically initiated when:

Accepted Answer

Life expectancy is estimated at 6 months or less and curative treatment is no longer pursued

Answer

Diagnosis is first confirmed

Answer

All chemotherapy cycles are completed

Answer

The patient requests surgery

Question 2

Which interventional procedure can be used for refractory cancer pain in mesothelioma involving the chest wall?

Accepted Answer

Intercostal nerve block

Answer

Epidural steroid injection

Answer

Intrathecal opioid pump

Answer

Radiofrequency ablation of the liver

Question 3

Corticosteroids are sometimes used in palliative care for mesothelioma patients to provide which benefit?

Accepted Answer

Improved appetite, reduced inflammation, and anti-nausea effect

Answer

Anti-tumor effect

Answer

Antibacterial protection

Answer

Enhanced chemotherapy absorption

Question 4

What is the rationale for early integration of palliative care with anti-cancer treatment in mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Studies show it improves quality of life and may improve survival

Answer

It replaces the need for chemotherapy

Answer

It reduces hospital costs only

Answer

It only applies to terminally ill patients

Question 5

Which opioid is considered the gold standard for cancer pain management in palliative mesothelioma care?

Accepted Answer

Morphine

Answer

Codeine

Answer

Tramadol

Answer

Hydrocodone

Question 6

Constipation in mesothelioma patients receiving opioids should be treated with:

Accepted Answer

Prophylactic laxative therapy initiated with opioids

Answer

Increased fluid intake alone

Answer

Opioid dose reduction

Answer

Antiemetics