Podcast
Questions and Answers
What receptors stimulate the Vomiting Center?
What receptors stimulate the Vomiting Center?
- Serotonin receptors, histamine receptors, and glutamate receptors
- GABA receptors, acetylcholine receptors, and opioid receptors
- 5-HT3 receptors, NK1 receptors, and dopamine receptors (correct)
- Adrenaline receptors, insulin receptors, and glucagon receptors
Which patient factor is not a risk factor for chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
Which patient factor is not a risk factor for chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
- Male gender (correct)
- Age younger than 50 years
- History of motion or morning sickness
- Prior poor control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
- Antibiotics
- Antipsychotics
- Corticosteroids (correct)
- Antihistamines
What stimulates afferent fibers leading to emesis in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)?
What stimulates afferent fibers leading to emesis in the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ)?
Which receptor antagonists are used for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
Which receptor antagonists are used for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
What stimulates the Vomiting Center?
What stimulates the Vomiting Center?
Which patient factor is a risk for chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
Which patient factor is a risk for chemotherapy-induced vomiting?
What type of receptors does the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) contain?
What type of receptors does the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone (CTZ) contain?
Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting?
What neurotransmitter released by enterochromaffin cells stimulates afferent fibers, leading to emesis?
What neurotransmitter released by enterochromaffin cells stimulates afferent fibers, leading to emesis?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
