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Antimetic Agents Flashcards

1
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Antiemetic Agents drugs are for?

A

Nausea and vomiting

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2 drugs for N/V and motionsickness

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  • Meclizine (Antivert)
  • Antihistamine
  • Scopolamine (Hyoscine)
  • Anticholinergic
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Antipsychotic agents/antidopaminergics/phenothiazine

drugs?

A

Metoclopramide (Reglan), Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Metoclopramide (Reglan), Promethazine (Phenergan)

works better on an _____?

A

empty stomach

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Drug for N/V and anxiety

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

* Benzodiazepines

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Corticosteriod for N/V

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Dexamethasone (Decadron)

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Serotonin (5-HT3) antagonists for N/V

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Ondansetron (Zofran): Available in a patch

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Assessment for ALL Antiemetic agents

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  • Assess nutritional, fluid & electrolyte status
  • Monitor for Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) in elderly, emaciated (extreme weight loss) and children
  • EPS: drug induced movement disorders
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Interactions with ALL Antiemetic agents

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-Avoid alcohol

  • Place on side to prevent aspiration in altered LOC
  • Withhold food until nausea subsides
  • Instruct not to drive or partake in other hazardous activities→ work on medulla in CNS
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