Multiple choice

Sunil is suffering from metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer. In metastatic epithelial ovarian cancer, _____________.

  1. ascities frequently responds well to diuretics

  2. bowel obstruction is frequently managed medically using subcutaneous medication

  3. opioid analgesics should be avoided

  4. lymphoedema is rare

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

Bowel obstruction is a 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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