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Anti-emetics Flashcards

1
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Where are the vomiting receptors located in the brain?

A

Medulla oblongata

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2
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Which antiemetic is a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist?

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Ondansetron

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What is the mechanism of action for ondansetron?

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5-HT3 receptor antagonist

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4
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Which antiemetic is a H1 receptor antagonist?

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Cyclizine and promethazine

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5
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What is the mechanism of action for cyclizine?

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A H1 receptor antagonist

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6
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What is the mechanism of action for promethazine?

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A H1 receptor antagonist

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7
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What is the mechanism of action of metoclopramide?

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A dopamine D2 receptor antagonist
5-HT3 and 4 receptor antagonist
Gastro-Prokinetic

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8
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Which anti-emetic can cause oculogyric crisis?

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Metoclopramide

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9
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Which anti-emetic can cause hyperprolactinaemia?

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Metoclopramide

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