Exam 4 - GI Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards
Causes of N/V?
CNS-related, infection, GI disorders, meds, radiation
What and where is the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone?
Area in the brain which receives signals from brain and GI tract. Stimulates brain’s vomiting center via NTs.
Who gets Chemo-Induced NV (CINV) most often?
Young people and women.
What causes CINV? What is the intensity based on?
Chemo agents, based on potency of chemo agent.
3 risk factors for CINV?
Hx of prior CINV
Hx of motion sickness
Hx of morning sickness
Acute CINV in what time frame?
0-24h after chemo
Delayed CINV in what time frame? Mostly due do?
More than 24h after chemo.
Mostly due to high emetogenic chemo agents
What is Anticipated CINV?
Conditioned response to prior N/V from chemo.
Tx for High Emetic Risk?
- NK-1 Antagonist
- 5-HT3 Antagonist
- Corticosteroid
combo of all three
What percent is high emetic risk? Which two chemo agents cause it most?
Over 90%. Cisplatin and Cyclophodoid.
What percent range in Moderate Emetic Risk? Which agent causes it most?
30-90%. Doxarubicin.
Tx for Moderate Emetic Risk?
- Dopamine-antagonist
- Corticosteroid
combo of the two
What is range for Low Emetic Risk? Which chemo agent often causes?
10-30%. Roxtinamib
Tx for Low Emetic Risk?
Corticosterois
Percent range for Minimal Emetic Risk?
0-10%
Tx for Minimal Emetic Risk?
May or may not need treatment
MOA and indications for Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonist?
Blocks 5-HT3 receptors centrally and peripherally.
CINV (acute better than delayed), PONV, RINV. Give before chemo!
5HT3 route, SE, and name?
PO or IV.
Constipation, mild HA, possible QT prolongation.
“-setron”