Multiple choice

Mr. Sunil is a sufferer of metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer. In metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer,

  1. ascites frequently respond well to diuretics

  2. bowel obstruction is common and is frequently managed medically using subcutaneous medication given through a syringe driver

  3. opioid analgesics should be avoided

  4. lymphoedema is rare

  5. the pattern of spread for epithelial ovarian cancer is primarily extra-abdominal
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Explanation

Bowel obstruction is an obstruction of the intestines, preventing the normal transit of the products of digestion. It is common and is usually managed medically using subcutaneous medication given via a syringe driver.

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