Emesis & Antiemetics

Question 1

What can induce vomiting?

Answer 1

Drugs
Alcohol
Conditions - pregnancy/motion sickness
Disease

Question 2

What are some examples of D2 antagonists used for N+V?

Answer 2

Prochlorperazine
Metoclopramide
Domperidone
Haloperidol

Question 3

What is an example of a 5-HT3 antagonist used for N+V?

Answer 3

Ondansetron

Question 4

What are some examples of antihistamines used for N+V?

Answer 4

Cinnarizine
Cyclizine
Cetirizine
Promethazine

Question 5

What steroid is known to be used for N+V?

Answer 5

Dexamethasone

Question 6

What are some non-pharmacological treatment options for N+V in pregnancy?

Answer 6

Meat small, frequent meals
Ginger
Acupressure band
Avoiding certain stimuli

Question 7

What are the pharmacological 1st line treatment options for N+V in pregnancy?

Answer 7

Cyclizine
Chlopromazine
Prochlorperazine

Question 8

What are the pharmacological 2nd line treatment options for N+V in pregnancy?

Answer 8

Metoclopramide
Ondansetron
Domperidone

Do not use these for >5 days

Question 9

What drugs are usually given for PONV (post-operative N+V)?

Answer 9

Ondansetron
Cyclizine
Prochlorperazine
Metoclopramide

Question 10

Which 2 patient groups should you not use metoclopramide in?

Answer 10

People with Parkinson’s disease
Younger patients