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Which of the following antiemetic classes is associated with the antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors?
Which of the following antiemetic classes is associated with the antagonism of dopamine D2 receptors?
- Selective 5-HT3 Antagonists
- H1 Antihistamines
- D2 Antagonists (correct)
- Muscarinic Antagonists
Which antiemetic is a selective 5-HT3 antagonist and is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
Which antiemetic is a selective 5-HT3 antagonist and is used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
- Metoclopramide
- Diphenhydramine
- Hyoscine
- Ondansetron (correct)
Which antiemetic class is associated with the blockade of muscarinic receptors?
Which antiemetic class is associated with the blockade of muscarinic receptors?
- Selective 5-HT3 Antagonists
- D2 Antagonists
- H1 Antihistamines
- Muscarinic Antagonists (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide as a prokinetic agent?
What is the mechanism of action of Metoclopramide as a prokinetic agent?
Which of the following antiemetics is a cannabinoid?
Which of the following antiemetics is a cannabinoid?
What is the primary site of action of Metoclopramide as an antiemetic?
What is the primary site of action of Metoclopramide as an antiemetic?
Which of the following antiemetics does not cross the blood-brain barrier?
Which of the following antiemetics does not cross the blood-brain barrier?
What is the primary mechanism of action of phenothiazines as antiemetics?
What is the primary mechanism of action of phenothiazines as antiemetics?
Which of the following adverse effects is commonly associated with phenothiazines?
Which of the following adverse effects is commonly associated with phenothiazines?
Which of the following selective 5-HT3 antagonists has a longer half-life?
Which of the following selective 5-HT3 antagonists has a longer half-life?
What is the main advantage of using domperidone in patients taking levodopa?
What is the main advantage of using domperidone in patients taking levodopa?
Which of the following antiemetics is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy?
Which of the following antiemetics is used to treat nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy?
Which type of receptors are rich in the vestibular system, contributing to motion sickness?
Which type of receptors are rich in the vestibular system, contributing to motion sickness?
What is the primary mechanism of action of H1 antihistamines in treating motion sickness?
What is the primary mechanism of action of H1 antihistamines in treating motion sickness?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic characteristic of dronabinol?
What is the primary pharmacokinetic characteristic of dronabinol?
Which of the following drugs is used to reduce anticipatory vomiting prior to cancer chemotherapy?
Which of the following drugs is used to reduce anticipatory vomiting prior to cancer chemotherapy?
What is the primary advantage of meclizine over other H1 antihistamines in treating motion sickness?
What is the primary advantage of meclizine over other H1 antihistamines in treating motion sickness?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cannabinoids in treating nausea and vomiting?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cannabinoids in treating nausea and vomiting?
