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Which category of drugs is used to help neutralize gastric acid and reduce symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?
Which category of drugs is used to help neutralize gastric acid and reduce symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?
- Antidiarrheals
- Cannabinoids
- Antiemetic drugs
- Antacids (correct)
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
- To protect the lining of the stomach
- To prevent and treat nausea and vomiting (correct)
- To neutralize gastric acid
- To reduce or stop loose, watery stools
What do cytoprotective drugs do?
What do cytoprotective drugs do?
- Prevent and treat nausea and vomiting
- Reduce or stop loose, watery stools
- Protect the lining of the stomach and prevent further damage from stomach acid (correct)
- Neutralize gastric acid
Which drugs reduce nausea and vomiting by binding to cannabinoid receptors and preventing serotonin from binding to its receptors?
Which drugs reduce nausea and vomiting by binding to cannabinoid receptors and preventing serotonin from binding to its receptors?
Which part of the digestive system does not have the mucous protection that the stomach has?
Which part of the digestive system does not have the mucous protection that the stomach has?
What is the function of prostaglandins in the digestive system?
What is the function of prostaglandins in the digestive system?
What are the direct-acting stimuli that can cause nausea and vomiting?
What are the direct-acting stimuli that can cause nausea and vomiting?
What can happen if patients with nausea and vomiting are not properly monitored and managed?
What can happen if patients with nausea and vomiting are not properly monitored and managed?
Which vital signs should be assessed before giving any antiemetic agent?
Which vital signs should be assessed before giving any antiemetic agent?
What should be done if a patient vomits after taking an antiemetic drug?
What should be done if a patient vomits after taking an antiemetic drug?
What should be done if a patient experiences severe abdominal pain after taking an antiemetic drug?
What should be done if a patient experiences severe abdominal pain after taking an antiemetic drug?
Why should patients taking antiemetic drugs avoid driving or using heavy machinery?
Why should patients taking antiemetic drugs avoid driving or using heavy machinery?
Which of the following is a common side effect of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a common side effect of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
Which of the following drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which of the following drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces gastric acid secretions by inhibiting the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach?
Which class of drugs reduces gastric acid secretions by inhibiting the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach?
Which class of drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
Which class of drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
Which class of drugs reduces GI motility and increases the ability of the intestine to absorb water?
Which class of drugs reduces GI motility and increases the ability of the intestine to absorb water?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which of the following is a common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an expected side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an expected side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse reaction associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is an adverse reaction associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following drug interactions should be used with caution when taking substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following drug interactions should be used with caution when taking substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following should be consulted for more information about specific drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following should be consulted for more information about specific drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which category of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting?
Which category of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting?
What is the purpose of cytoprotective drugs?
What is the purpose of cytoprotective drugs?
Which class of drugs reduces or stops loose, watery stools and helps restore normal bowel movements?
Which class of drugs reduces or stops loose, watery stools and helps restore normal bowel movements?
What is the major use of cannabinoids?
What is the major use of cannabinoids?
Which of the following is a common side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a common side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What should be done if a patient vomits after taking an antiemetic drug?
What should be done if a patient vomits after taking an antiemetic drug?
Which class of drugs reduces gastric acid secretions by inhibiting the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach?
Which class of drugs reduces gastric acid secretions by inhibiting the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
Which class of antiemetic drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which of the following is a serious adverse effect of antiemetic drugs?
Which of the following is a serious adverse effect of antiemetic drugs?
Which of the following drugs is typically reserved for patients who do not respond to other categories of antiemetics?
Which of the following drugs is typically reserved for patients who do not respond to other categories of antiemetics?
What is the initial dose of dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) given before chemotherapy?
What is the initial dose of dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) given before chemotherapy?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that occur with any problem?
Which class of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that occur with any problem?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which of the following is the most common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is the most common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is one of the adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is one of the adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following drug interactions should be used with caution when taking substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following drug interactions should be used with caution when taking substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the purpose of using substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists in combination with serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the purpose of using substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists in combination with serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
What is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is a common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of cannabinoids?
What is the major use of cannabinoids?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What is the major use of substance P/neurokinin1 (NK1) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of substance P/neurokinin1 (NK1) receptor antagonists?
What should be done if a patient experiences severe abdominal pain after taking an antiemetic drug?
What should be done if a patient experiences severe abdominal pain after taking an antiemetic drug?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
Which class of drugs protects the lining of the stomach and prevents further damage to the lining from stomach acid?
Which class of drugs protects the lining of the stomach and prevents further damage to the lining from stomach acid?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which class of drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of drugs inhibits the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach, thereby decreasing gastric acid secretions?
Which class of drugs inhibits the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach, thereby decreasing gastric acid secretions?
What is the major use of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the major use of proton pump inhibitors?
Which class of drugs reduces nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract, including the stomach and the small intestines, to move contents more quickly through the tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
What is the recommended dosage range for ondansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz) given 30 minutes before chemotherapy?
What is the recommended dosage range for ondansetron (Zofran, Zuplenz) given 30 minutes before chemotherapy?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What is the purpose of phenothiazines as antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of phenothiazines as antiemetic drugs?
Which of the following drugs is typically reserved for patients who do not respond to other categories of antiemetics?
Which of the following drugs is typically reserved for patients who do not respond to other categories of antiemetics?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
What is the initial dose of nabilone (Cesamet) given before chemotherapy?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of drugs increases contraction of the upper GI tract by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which of the following is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which of the following is one of the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the most common adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the most common adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which class of drugs do substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists interact with, causing increased dizziness, drowsiness, and sedation?
Which class of drugs do substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists interact with, causing increased dizziness, drowsiness, and sedation?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
What is the most common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the most common use for drugs in the class of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which category of drugs is used to help neutralize gastric acid and reduce symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?
Which category of drugs is used to help neutralize gastric acid and reduce symptoms of indigestion and heartburn?
Which category of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting?
Which category of drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting?
Which category of drugs protects the lining of the stomach and prevents further damage from stomach acid?
Which category of drugs protects the lining of the stomach and prevents further damage from stomach acid?
Which category of drugs reduces or stops loose, watery stools (diarrhea) and helps restore normal bowel movements?
Which category of drugs reduces or stops loose, watery stools (diarrhea) and helps restore normal bowel movements?
Which receptors in the CTZ can cause nausea and vomiting when activated?
Which receptors in the CTZ can cause nausea and vomiting when activated?
Which neurotransmitter is released from cells exposed to chemotherapy and tissues injured during surgery that can bind to and trigger the CTZ?
Which neurotransmitter is released from cells exposed to chemotherapy and tissues injured during surgery that can bind to and trigger the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs blocks the substance P/NK1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs blocks the substance P/NK1 receptors in the CTZ?
What is the major use of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ and the intestinal tract?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
What is the recommended dosage range for dronabinol (Marinol, Syndros) as liquid-filled capsules?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which class of drugs inhibits the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach, thereby decreasing gastric acid secretions?
Which class of drugs inhibits the binding of histamine to H2 receptors on the parietal cells in the stomach, thereby decreasing gastric acid secretions?
Which class of drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin (5-HT3) receptors in the intestinal tract and the CTZ?
What is the major neurotransmitter that causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What is the major neurotransmitter that causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs reduces or prevents immediate and delayed nausea and vomiting by blocking substance P/neurokinin1 receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine (D2) receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of antiemetic drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that occur with any problem?
Which class of antiemetic drugs is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting that occur with any problem?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
Which neurotransmitter causes nausea and vomiting when it binds to its receptors in either the CTZ or the GI system?
What is the major use of phenothiazines as antiemetic drugs?
What is the major use of phenothiazines as antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
What is the purpose of antiemetic drugs?
Which class of drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
Which class of drugs promotes bowel movements by stimulating peristalsis, increasing the bulk of the stool, or by softening the stool?
What is the major use of proton pump inhibitors?
What is the major use of proton pump inhibitors?
Which class of drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ?
Which class of drugs reduces or halts nausea and vomiting by blocking dopamine receptors in the CTZ?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists?
Which class of drugs is most effective at managing delayed nausea and vomiting that often starts 24 to 72 hours after chemotherapy?
Which class of drugs is most effective at managing delayed nausea and vomiting that often starts 24 to 72 hours after chemotherapy?
What is one of the adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is one of the adverse reactions associated with substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What are the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What are the expected side effects of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
Which class of drugs do substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists interact with, causing increased dizziness, drowsiness, and sedation?
Which class of drugs do substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists interact with, causing increased dizziness, drowsiness, and sedation?
What is the major use of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What is the major use of substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What are some of the nursing implications for substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
What are some of the nursing implications for substance P/NK1 receptor antagonists?
