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Which anticholinergic drug is commonly used to prevent motion sickness?
Which anticholinergic drug is commonly used to prevent motion sickness?
At which time would the nurse administer metoclopramide?
At which time would the nurse administer metoclopramide?
Which reason explains why the nurse performs a skin turgor assessment before administering promethazine?
Which reason explains why the nurse performs a skin turgor assessment before administering promethazine?
Which laboratory report will the nurse review for a patient who is taking warfarin and is prescribed aprepitant?
Which laboratory report will the nurse review for a patient who is taking warfarin and is prescribed aprepitant?
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Which site is appropriate for the application of scopolamine patch?
Which site is appropriate for the application of scopolamine patch?
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Which drug can cause tardive dyskinesia as an adverse effect?
Which drug can cause tardive dyskinesia as an adverse effect?
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Which side effect would the nurse teach to a patient prescribed dronabinol?
Which side effect would the nurse teach to a patient prescribed dronabinol?
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Which reasons explains why combining antiemetic medications is preferred?
Which reasons explains why combining antiemetic medications is preferred?
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Which class of drugs is helpful for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy?
Which class of drugs is helpful for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy?
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Which drug works by blocking serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting center, and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)?
Which drug works by blocking serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract, vomiting center, and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)?
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Which condition will cause concern for a patient taking scopolamine for motion sickness?
Which condition will cause concern for a patient taking scopolamine for motion sickness?
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Which advice would the nurse provide to a patient prescribed metoclopramide?
Which advice would the nurse provide to a patient prescribed metoclopramide?
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Which adverse effect would the nurse teach regarding anticholinergic drugs to treat nausea and vomiting?
Which adverse effect would the nurse teach regarding anticholinergic drugs to treat nausea and vomiting?
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Which medication can be prescribed for the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum?
Which medication can be prescribed for the treatment of hyperemesis gravidarum?
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Which action of metoclopramide results in a reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting?
Which action of metoclopramide results in a reduction of postoperative nausea and vomiting?
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Which neurotransmitter induces nausea and vomiting by triggering vestibular and labyrinthine pathways in the inner ear?
Which neurotransmitter induces nausea and vomiting by triggering vestibular and labyrinthine pathways in the inner ear?
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Which antinausea drug would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient who is pregnant and experiencing morning sickness?
Which antinausea drug would the nurse expect to be prescribed for a patient who is pregnant and experiencing morning sickness?
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Which is the correct administration procedure for metoclopramide?
Which is the correct administration procedure for metoclopramide?
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Which statement regarding antiemetic medications made by the patient indicates the need for further patient teaching?
Which statement regarding antiemetic medications made by the patient indicates the need for further patient teaching?
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Which advice will the nurse give to the patient while administering diphenhydramine?
Which advice will the nurse give to the patient while administering diphenhydramine?
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Which condition would cause the nurse to request an alternate prescription to scopolamine?
Which condition would cause the nurse to request an alternate prescription to scopolamine?
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Which advice would the nurse provide to a pregnant woman who takes warfarin for venous thrombosis prophylaxis and states that she takes ginger daily for nausea?
Which advice would the nurse provide to a pregnant woman who takes warfarin for venous thrombosis prophylaxis and states that she takes ginger daily for nausea?
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Which is the appropriate instruction for the nurse to follow to quickly relieve the patient's symptoms of nausea and vomiting when administering promethazine?
Which is the appropriate instruction for the nurse to follow to quickly relieve the patient's symptoms of nausea and vomiting when administering promethazine?
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cancer who experiences nausea and vomiting and has now been prescribed ondansetron. After administering the medication, the nurse finds that the symptoms persist. Which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe for the patient with this condition?
The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with cancer who experiences nausea and vomiting and has now been prescribed ondansetron. After administering the medication, the nurse finds that the symptoms persist. Which medication will the primary health care provider prescribe for the patient with this condition?
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Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient who has been prescribed metoclopramide?
Which instruction would the nurse provide to a patient who has been prescribed metoclopramide?
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Which clinical condition is an indication for meclizine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which clinical condition is an indication for meclizine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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Which information will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed promethazine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which information will the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed promethazine? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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Which action would the nurse take when after administering an intravenous (IV) dose of promethazine the patient reports burning at the IV site? Select all that apply.
Which action would the nurse take when after administering an intravenous (IV) dose of promethazine the patient reports burning at the IV site? Select all that apply.
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Which antiemetic would the nurse expect to be prescribed in addition to ondansetron to enhance its effects for a patient receiving cisplatin intravenously to treat breast cancer? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which antiemetic would the nurse expect to be prescribed in addition to ondansetron to enhance its effects for a patient receiving cisplatin intravenously to treat breast cancer? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ondansetron to a patient who has been vomiting. Based on the patient's history below, which action would the nurse take after administering the dose?
Health History
Hypertension
DyslipidemiaAtrial fibrillation
Depression
Ovarian cancer
The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of ondansetron to a patient who has been vomiting. Based on the patient's history below, which action would the nurse take after administering the dose? Health History Hypertension DyslipidemiaAtrial fibrillation Depression Ovarian cancer
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Which information would the nurse include regarding adverse effects when providing education to a patient newly prescribed scopolamine for nausea prevention due to motion sickness? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which information would the nurse include regarding adverse effects when providing education to a patient newly prescribed scopolamine for nausea prevention due to motion sickness? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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The nurse is preparing to administer dronabinol to a patient with nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Prior to giving the dose, which laboratory parameter would the nurse assess?
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The nurse is preparing to administer dronabinol to a patient with nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy. Prior to giving the dose, which laboratory parameter would the nurse assess? Select all that apply
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Which nursing intervention helps prevent complications in a patient who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and has been prescribed metoclopramide?
Which nursing intervention helps prevent complications in a patient who is scheduled for a tonsillectomy and has been prescribed metoclopramide?
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Which adverse condition is likely to be found in a patient taking scopolamine for the last 2 weeks?
Which adverse condition is likely to be found in a patient taking scopolamine for the last 2 weeks?
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Which drug will the nurse expect to be added to the treatment plan to enhance the antiemetic effect of aprepitant? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which drug will the nurse expect to be added to the treatment plan to enhance the antiemetic effect of aprepitant? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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Which side effect would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed an anticholiergic drug for the treatment of nausea and vomiting? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which side effect would the nurse include in the teaching plan for a patient who is prescribed an anticholiergic drug for the treatment of nausea and vomiting? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a patient who requests an antiemetic due to nausea and vomiting. Based on the findings, which drug would be contraindicated?
Assessment Data
Temperature 97.5° F (36.4° C)
Heart rate 74 beats/min
Respirations 13 breaths/min
Blood pressure 112/66 mmHg
Oxygen saturation 95%
2 L O2 nasal cannula
Alert and oriented x 4
Breath sounds diminished bases
Absent bowel sounds
Peripheral pulses 1+ bilaterally
The nurse is reviewing the assessment data of a patient who requests an antiemetic due to nausea and vomiting. Based on the findings, which drug would be contraindicated? Assessment Data Temperature 97.5° F (36.4° C) Heart rate 74 beats/min Respirations 13 breaths/min Blood pressure 112/66 mmHg Oxygen saturation 95% 2 L O2 nasal cannula Alert and oriented x 4 Breath sounds diminished bases Absent bowel sounds Peripheral pulses 1+ bilaterally
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A patient informs the nurse of uncontrolled facial and tongue movements over the past 48 hours. After reviewing the medication administration record, which medication is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
Medication Administration Record
Cisplatin 100 mg IV every 4 weeks
Lisinopril 10 mg PO dailyMegestrol 125 mg PO daily
Prochlorperazine 5 mg PO Q 6 hours PRN
A patient informs the nurse of uncontrolled facial and tongue movements over the past 48 hours. After reviewing the medication administration record, which medication is most likely the cause of these symptoms? Medication Administration Record Cisplatin 100 mg IV every 4 weeks Lisinopril 10 mg PO dailyMegestrol 125 mg PO daily Prochlorperazine 5 mg PO Q 6 hours PRN
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Which medication would the nurse anticipate may be added to the treatment plan for a patient who has been prescribed ondansetron for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which medication would the nurse anticipate may be added to the treatment plan for a patient who has been prescribed ondansetron for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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Which drug will the nurse expect to be added to the treatment plan along with the chemotherapeutic agent for a patient who has developed nausea and vomiting?
Which drug will the nurse expect to be added to the treatment plan along with the chemotherapeutic agent for a patient who has developed nausea and vomiting?
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Which drug acts by blocking serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, vomiting center of the brain, and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)?
Which drug acts by blocking serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, vomiting center of the brain, and chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)?
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Which antiemetic drug would the nurse anticipate for a patient who has been prescribed a high-dose regimen of cisplatin and develops severe nausea and vomiting?
Which antiemetic drug would the nurse anticipate for a patient who has been prescribed a high-dose regimen of cisplatin and develops severe nausea and vomiting?
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Which combination of drugs does the nurse suspect is causing dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention in a patient who is receiving medication to control nausea and vomiting?
Which combination of drugs does the nurse suspect is causing dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention in a patient who is receiving medication to control nausea and vomiting?
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Which statement by the patient indicates effective learning about how to administer scopolamine prescribed for motion sickness?
Which statement by the patient indicates effective learning about how to administer scopolamine prescribed for motion sickness?
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Which recommendation would the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make for a medication initially effective in patients who have cancer and experience nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy that, during postmarketing surveillance, is found to produce ventricular dysrhythmias?
Which recommendation would the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make for a medication initially effective in patients who have cancer and experience nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy that, during postmarketing surveillance, is found to produce ventricular dysrhythmias?
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Which condition might the patient with dehydration experience? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
Which condition might the patient with dehydration experience? Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
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