A 65-Year-Old Patient with a History of Metastatic Lung Carcinoma

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 65-year-old patient with a history of metastatic lung carcinoma has been unresponsive to chemotherapy.The medical team has determined that there are no additional treatments available that will prolong life or improve the quality of life in any meaningful way.Despite the poor prognosis,the patient continues to receive chemotherapy and full nutrition support.This is an example of what end-of-life concept?

• A) Medical futility
• B) Palliative care
• C) Terminal weaning
• D) Withdrawal of treatment

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Definitions:

Bifurcation

Bifurcation refers to the division of something into two branches or parts; in anatomy, it often refers to the splitting of a blood vessel or nerve.

Celiac Trunk

A major artery arising from the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, spleen, and liver.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the gastrointestinal tract that breaks down food using stomach acid and enzymes.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, involved in numerous metabolic processes including detoxification, protein synthesis, and the production of bile.