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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?
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?
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?
How do serotonin blockers act in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
How do serotonin blockers act in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract?
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When is it recommended to administer anti-emetics for maximum effectiveness?
When is it recommended to administer anti-emetics for maximum effectiveness?
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Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?
Which drug category includes drugs like promethazine and diphenhydramine?
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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?
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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 the use of anti-emetics?
Which side effect is NOT commonly associated with the use of anti-emetics?
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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?
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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?
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What is a key safety precaution when administering anti-emetics?
What is a key safety precaution when administering anti-emetics?
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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?
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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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