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?

    <p>Block chemoreceptor triggers that cause nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>30 minutes prior to travel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?

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

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

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

    What is the main action of antihistamines in preventing vomiting?

    <p>Inhibiting inner ear impulses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Do not use with asthma or COPD patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Non-phenothiazines</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Monitor blood pressure closely</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Serotonin blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Blurred vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

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