Emesis Control Drugs Quiz

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Which drug is a direct smooth muscle relaxant and is used in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

Mebeverine

What is the potential side effect of prolonged use of Bisacodyl?

Atonic colon

What is the main nursing implementation for patients using Glycerin suppository?

Encourage high fluid intake

What is the recommended management for obesity mainly by?

<p>Regular physical exercise and low calorie diet rich in Bran and undigested fiber</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug used in obesity reduces fat digestion and absorption?

<p>Orlistat</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which condition should Senna and Bisacodyl not be administered?

<p>Acute appendicitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is highly effective at high doses against the highly emetogenic cisplatin?

<p>Substituted benzamides: e.g. Metoclopramide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is useful in motion sickness like sea sickness due to its antihistaminic with anticholinergic effects?

<p>Corticosteroids: Dexamethazone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common side effect of 5-HT3 serotonin-receptor blockers like Ondansetron?

<p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect of Phenothiazine drugs like Prochlorperazine?

<p>Drowsiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drug should be avoided in very young children and elderly patients with parkinsonism due to its CNS side effects?

<p>Metoclopramide</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of patients should not use Antimotility drugs like Diphenoxylate and loperamide?

<p>Young children</p> Signup and view all the answers

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