Central Nervous System - Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards
1
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tx + prophylaxis tx of N+V?
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antihistamines (cyclizine + promethazine) or phenothiazines (prochlorperazines)
2
Q
tx of N+V in pregnancy?
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avoid tx but if needed use promethazine
3
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post-operative N+V tx?
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5HT3-receptor antagonist ondansetron or dexamethasone
4
Q
pre-operative N+V tx?
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lorazepam
5
Q
motion sickness N+V tx?
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hyoscine hydrobromide
6
Q
terminal illness N+V tx?
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antipsychotics (haloperidol + levomepromazine)
7
Q
parkinsons N+V tx?
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domperidone
8
Q
why is domperidone ideal in parkinsons?
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doesnt cross blood barrier brain
9
Q
daily dose of domperidone?
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10mg TDS
10
Q
Age limit if domperidone?
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12+
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12
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maximum duration of domperidone?
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7DY
13
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Minimum weight requirement of domperidone?
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35+
14
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s/e of domperidone?
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can cause QT prolongation
15
Q
why is metoclopramide not ideal in parkinsons?
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can cause EPSE
