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Exam 4 - GI Nausea and Vomiting Flashcards

1
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Causes of N/V?

A

CNS-related, infection, GI disorders, meds, radiation

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What and where is the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone?

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Area in the brain which receives signals from brain and GI tract. Stimulates brain’s vomiting center via NTs.

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Who gets Chemo-Induced NV (CINV) most often?

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Young people and women.

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What causes CINV? What is the intensity based on?

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Chemo agents, based on potency of chemo agent.

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3 risk factors for CINV?

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Hx of prior CINV
Hx of motion sickness
Hx of morning sickness

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Acute CINV in what time frame?

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0-24h after chemo

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Delayed CINV in what time frame? Mostly due do?

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More than 24h after chemo.

Mostly due to high emetogenic chemo agents

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What is Anticipated CINV?

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Conditioned response to prior N/V from chemo.

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Tx for High Emetic Risk?

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  1. NK-1 Antagonist
  2. 5-HT3 Antagonist
  3. Corticosteroid
    combo of all three
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What percent is high emetic risk? Which two chemo agents cause it most?

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Over 90%. Cisplatin and Cyclophodoid.

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What percent range in Moderate Emetic Risk? Which agent causes it most?

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30-90%. Doxarubicin.

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Tx for Moderate Emetic Risk?

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  1. Dopamine-antagonist
  2. Corticosteroid
    combo of the two
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What is range for Low Emetic Risk? Which chemo agent often causes?

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10-30%. Roxtinamib

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Tx for Low Emetic Risk?

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Corticosterois

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Percent range for Minimal Emetic Risk?

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0-10%

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Tx for Minimal Emetic Risk?

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May or may not need treatment

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MOA and indications for Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonist?

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Blocks 5-HT3 receptors centrally and peripherally.

CINV (acute better than delayed), PONV, RINV. Give before chemo!

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5HT3 route, SE, and name?

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PO or IV.

Constipation, mild HA, possible QT prolongation.
“-setron”

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NK-1 Antagonist MOA and indications?

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Antagonized NK-1 receptors.

Strongest available! Prevent acute and delayed CINV. Give with 5HTP or steroid.

20
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When to give 5HT3 Antagonist?

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Before chemo

21
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Give NK-1 Antagonist with what other meds?

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Give with 5HTP or steroid.

22
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NK-1 routes, SE, and name?

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PO or IV.

Diarrhea, dizzy, fatigue, CYP3A4, CYP2C9.
“-itant”

23
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NK-1 regimen? Routes during regimen?

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3 day regimen.
Day 1=IV
Day 2-3=PO

24
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Dopamine Antagonist MOA and indications?

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Dopamine-antagonist.

Delayed CINV w/moderate to low emetogenic chemo.

25
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Dopamine-antagonist SE, name, and potency?

A

“-azine”

Low potency. An older drug.

26
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Corticosteroid MOA and indications?

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MOA unknown.

Acute and delayed CINV. Given with 5HT3 to increase efficacy.

27
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Corticosteroid route, SE, and name?

A

PO and IV.

Insomnia, jittery, fluid retention, check BGL in DM.
“-one”

28
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Corticosteroids given with what? Why?

A

Given with 5HT3 Antagonists to improve effectiveness.

29
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Benzo MOA and use?

A

Anoxiolytic activity.

Anticipatory CINV to allow to sleep through.

30
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Benzo name? Does it have antiemetic properties?

A

“-zepam”

No antiemetic properties

31
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Cannabinoid MOA and use?

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Interacts with cannabinoid receptors. Poorly understood MOA.

Refractory and delayed CINV.

32
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Cannabinoid names?

A

Dronabinol (Marinol)

Nabilone (Cesamet)

33
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Dronabinol and Nabilone in what class? Use?

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Cannabinoid receptors. Refractory and delayed CINV.

34
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Two classes for Motion Sickness?

A
  1. Antihistamines

2. Anticholinergics

35
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Antihistamine for Motion Sickness MOA and use?

A

Blocks H1-receptors. Crosses BBB and sedates.

Prevent or treat motion sickness for short trips!

36
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Which class to use for short trips?

A

Antihistamines

37
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Antihistamine for Motion Sickness SE?

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Weak cholinergic activity. Dry mouth, sedation, constipation, urinary retention, blurry vision

38
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Names of Antihistamines or Motion Sickness?

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Dimenhydrate (Dramamine), Meclizine (Antivert)

39
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Anticholinergic use for motion sickness?

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Travel sickness. Apply patch behind ear 3h before starting trip. Reapply q3d. Long trips.

40
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Length of trip Anticholinergic patch used for?

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Long trips! Apply patch behind ear 3h before trip, reapply q3d.

41
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Anticholinergic SE? Name?

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Dry mouth, sedation, constipation, urinary retention, blurry vision

Scopolamine patch.

42
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Which med for Acute CINV, PONV, and RINV?

A

5HT3 Antagonist. “-setron”

43
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Which med to prevent acute and delayed CINV?

A

NK-1

“-itant”

44
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Which med for delayed CINV from moderate to low emetogenic chemo?

A

Dopamine Antagonist

“-azine”

45
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Which med for Anticipatory CINV?

A

Benzo

“-zepam”

46
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Med class for Scopolamine patch?

A

Anticholinergic

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