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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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