Antiemetic Agents

Question 1

What is an antiemetic?

Answer 1

agent that blocks the hyperactive response of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ) to various stimuli, the response that produces nonbeneficial nausea and vomiting

Question 2

What is an emetic?

Answer 2

agent used to induce vomiting to rid the stomach of toxins or drugs

Question 3

What is an intractable hiccough?

Answer 3

repetitive stimulation of the diaphragm that leads to hiccough, a diaphragmatic spasm that persists over time

Question 4

What is phenothiazine?

Answer 4

antianxiety drug that blocks the responsiveness of the CTZ to stimuli, leading to a decrease in nausea and vomiting

Question 5

What is photosensitivity?

Answer 5

hypersensitive reaction to the sun or ultraviolet light, seen as an adverse reaction to various drugs; can lead to severe skin rash and lesions, as well as damage to the eye

Question 6

Which antiemetic is the preferred choice for children?

Answer 6

Prochlorperazine