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MCQ 4: Anticipatory PrescribingWhich of the following medications is NOT typically included in anticipatory prescribing for end-of-life care?A. MorphineB. MidazolamC. HaloperidolD. Hyoscine butylbromideE. AmoxicillinAnswer: AmoxicillinExplanation: Anticipatory prescribing in end-of-life care typically includes four key medications: morphine for pain and breathlessness, midazolam for anxiety and agitation, haloperidol for nausea and delirium, and hyoscine butylbromide for respiratory secretions. Antibiotics like amoxicillin are not routinely included in anticipatory prescribing as the focus is on symptom management rather than treating infections in the last days of life.