Chp 5 Anti Emetics

Question 1

Is applied when vomiting results in fluid electrolyte or nutritional deficiencies

Answer 1

H. Gravidarum

Question 2

The conscious recognition of subconscious excitation of the vomiting center or an area close to it in the medulla

Answer 2

Nausea

Question 3

A complex series of movements which rids the gut of its contents when any part of it is irritated or distended

Answer 3

Vomiting

Question 4

Anti emetics prescription

Answer 4

Antihistamines, such as dimenhydrinate

Vit B6 (pyridoxine)

Dopamine antagonist, such as prochlorperazine, promethazine, (pentazine, phenergan)

Metoclopramide if other treatments dont work

Question 5

Anti emetics prescription

Answer 5

Antihistamines, such as dimenhydrinate

Vit B-6 (pyridoxine)

Dopamine antagonist, such as prochlorperazine, promethazine, (Pentazine,Phenergan)

Metoclopramide if other treatments don’t work

Question 6

Natural Anti Emetics

Answer 6

Ginger

Peppermint

Cannabis

Question 7

Meds used to treat motion sickness or nausea and vomiting associated with surgical recovery from anesthesia

Answer 7

Anticholinergics

Question 8

__blocks ACh receptors in the vestibular center and within the brain to prevent nausea-inducing stimuli to the chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center.

They also dry GI secretions and reduce smooth muscle spasm

Answer 8

Anticholinergics

Question 9

Block H1 Receptors in the vestibular center and may also block acetycholine (ACh)

Acts by sedating the vomiting center

Answer 9

Antihistamines