Evaluating Your Understanding of Antiemetics
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Which of the following is a common use for antiemetics?

  • Relieving pain
  • Inducing sleep
  • Treating high blood pressure
  • Preventing vomiting and nausea (correct)

Which type of drug can be used to treat post-operative and cytotoxic drug-induced nausea and vomiting?

  • Anticoagulants
  • 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (correct)
  • Antibiotics
  • Antihistamines

Which antiemetic can be administered in tablet form or in an injection?

  • Dolasetron (Anzemet) (correct)
  • Granisetron (Kytril)
  • Metoclopramide (Reglan)
  • Ondansetron (Zofran)

What are the potential side effects of 5-HT3 receptor antagonists?

<p>Constipation or diarrhea, dry mouth, and fatigue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can antiemetics be used for, especially in severe cases with dehydration?

<p>Gastroenteritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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