Antiemetics Flashcards
What is the primary action of antiemetic medications?
To prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.
Which class of antiemetics is commonly used to treat motion sickness?
Antihistamines.
True or False: Antiemetics can be used to manage nausea caused by chemotherapy.
True.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a common side effect of ondansetron.
Headache.
What is the indication for using metoclopramide?
To treat nausea and vomiting associated with gastroparesis.
Name one contraindication for the use of promethazine.
Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Which antiemetic is known for its potential to cause sedation?
Promethazine.
True or False: Dexamethasone is an antiemetic used primarily for its anti-inflammatory effects.
True.
What is the mechanism of action of serotonin receptor antagonists?
They block serotonin receptors in the gastrointestinal tract and brain.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT an antiemetic? A) Ondansetron B) Metoclopramide C) Ibuprofen
C) Ibuprofen.
What adverse effect is associated with long-term use of metoclopramide?
Tardive dyskinesia.
Fill in the blank: ________ is a common indication for the use of antiemetics in pediatric patients.
Postoperative nausea and vomiting.
True or False: All antiemetics are safe for use in pregnancy.
False.
What is the role of scopolamine in antiemetic therapy?
To prevent motion sickness.
Name one common side effect of antihistamine antiemetics.
Drowsiness.
What is the primary indication for using granisetron?
To prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Multiple Choice: Which antiemetic is often administered as a transdermal patch? A) Scopolamine B) Ondansetron C) Metoclopramide
A) Scopolamine.
True or False: A patient with a history of seizures should use ondansetron cautiously.
True.
What is one contraindication for using ondansetron?
Congenital long QT syndrome.
Fill in the blank: The antiemetic ________ works by blocking dopamine receptors.
Metoclopramide.
What is a common adverse effect of serotonin antagonists?
Constipation.
True or False: Anti-nausea medications can be used for patients undergoing radiation therapy.
True.
Which antiemetic is considered a first-line treatment for chemotherapy-induced nausea?
Ondansetron.
Name one non-pharmacological method for managing nausea.
Ginger.
