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What is the action of antihistamines in the context of vomiting?
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?
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?
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?
How do serotonin blockers act in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
When is it recommended to administer anti-emetics for maximum effectiveness?
When is it recommended to administer anti-emetics for maximum effectiveness?
Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?
Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?
What CNS effect is associated with the use of non-phenothiazines like metoclopramide?
What CNS effect is associated with the use of non-phenothiazines like metoclopramide?
What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?
What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of anti-emetics?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of anti-emetics?
What is the general nursing intervention related to administering anti-emetics to patients with asthma or COPD?
What is the general nursing intervention related to administering anti-emetics to patients with asthma or COPD?
Which category of drugs minimizes the effect of dopamine as an anti-emetic?
Which category of drugs minimizes the effect of dopamine as an anti-emetic?
What is a key safety precaution when administering anti-emetics?
What is a key safety precaution when administering anti-emetics?
Which drug class blocks serotonin receptors and is used to prevent nausea and vomiting?
Which drug class blocks serotonin receptors and is used to prevent nausea and vomiting?
What is a common side effect associated with phenothiazines when used as anti-emetics?
What is a common side effect associated with phenothiazines when used as anti-emetics?
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How do antihistamines work to prevent vomiting?
How do antihistamines work to prevent vomiting?
Antihistamines prevent nausea and vomiting by inhibiting signals from the inner ear that trigger the vomiting center in the brain.
What side effect can phenothiazines cause?
What side effect can phenothiazines cause?
Phenothiazines, a type of anti-emetic, can cause difficulty in urination due to their effects on the bladder.
What is a nursing intervention for metoclopramide?
What is a nursing intervention for metoclopramide?
Metoclopramide, an anti-emetic, can increase blood pressure. Monitor the patient's blood pressure closely.
How do serotonin blockers work in the GI tract?
How do serotonin blockers work in the GI tract?
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When should anti-emetics be taken for maximum effectiveness?
When should anti-emetics be taken for maximum effectiveness?
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Which drug category includes promethazine and diphenhydramine?
Which drug category includes promethazine and diphenhydramine?
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What CNS effect is associated with non-phenothiazines?
What CNS effect is associated with non-phenothiazines?
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What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?
What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?
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Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with anti-emetics?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with anti-emetics?
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What is a general nursing intervention when administering anti-emetics to patients with asthma or COPD?
What is a general nursing intervention when administering anti-emetics to patients with asthma or COPD?
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Which category of drugs minimizes the effect of dopamine?
Which category of drugs minimizes the effect of dopamine?
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What is a key safety precaution with anti-emetics?
What is a key safety precaution with anti-emetics?
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Which drug class blocks serotonin receptors?
Which drug class blocks serotonin receptors?
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What side effect is associated with phenothiazines?
What side effect is associated with phenothiazines?
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