Medications Used for Vomiting

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What is the action of antihistamines in the context of vomiting?

Stimulate the vagus nerve

Increase inner ear impulses

Inhibit the sympathetic nervous system

Prevent cholinergic stimulation from the vomiting center in the medulla (correct)

Which side effect is commonly associated with phenothiazines when used as anti-emetics?

Diarrhea

Increased salivation

Urinary retention (correct)

Hypertension

What is a specific nursing intervention related to the administration of metoclopramide as an anti-emetic?

Administer with asthma or COPD patients

Give oral care every 4-6 hours

Monitor blood pressure for hypertension (correct)

Limit emetic input to medulla

How do serotonin blockers act in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?

Block chemoreceptor triggers that cause nausea and vomiting Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to administer anti-emetics for maximum effectiveness?

30 minutes prior to travel Signup and view all the answers

Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?

Antihistamines Signup and view all the answers

What CNS effect is associated with the use of non-phenothiazines like metoclopramide?

Dizziness Signup and view all the answers

What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?

Inhibiting inner ear impulses Signup and view all the answers

Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of anti-emetics?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the general nursing intervention related to administering anti-emetics to patients with asthma or COPD?

Do not use with asthma or COPD patients Signup and view all the answers

Which category of drugs minimizes the effect of dopamine as an anti-emetic?

Non-phenothiazines Signup and view all the answers

What is a key safety precaution when administering anti-emetics?

Monitor blood pressure closely Signup and view all the answers

Which drug class blocks serotonin receptors and is used to prevent nausea and vomiting?

Serotonin blockers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with phenothiazines when used as anti-emetics?

Blurred vision Signup and view all the answers

Medications Used for Vomiting

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