Question 1
According to the WHO analgesic ladder, which class of medications is recommended at Step 1 for mild pain?
Correct Answer:
Non-opioids such as acetaminophen or NSAIDs
Question 2
A patient is taking morphine 30 mg PO every 4 hours around the clock. What is the appropriate equivalent dose of IV morphine over 24 hours?
Correct Answer:
60 mg IV
Question 3
When rotating opioids, the new opioid dose should be reduced by what percentage to account for incomplete cross-tolerance?
Correct Answer:
25-50%
Question 4
A patient takes morphine 60 mg PO every 12 hours of long-acting morphine. What is an appropriate breakthrough dose of immediate-release morphine?
Correct Answer:
12-24 mg PO q1h prn
Question 5
Which of the following should ALWAYS be prescribed prophylactically when starting a chronic opioid?
Correct Answer:
A bowel regimen (e.g., senna +/- docusate)
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Prepare with the CAQ-Palliative Practice Questions - NCCPA CAQ Hospice and Palliative Medicine Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering patient, pain, morphine, cancer, and opioids. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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CAQ-Palliative Practice Questions - NCCPA CAQ Hospice and Palliative Medicine Exam

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