Nausea and Vomiting

Question 1

In which patient groups is N+V more common

Answer 1

• women
• under 50
• anxiety
• repeat exposure

Question 2

Which cytotoxic drugs have a LOW chance of N+V

Answer 2

• Flouracil
• Methotrexate
• Vinca Alkaloids

Question 3

Which cytotoxic drugs have a MILD chance of N+V

Answer 3

• Doxorubicin
• High Dose methotrexate

Question 4

Which cytotoxic drugs have a HIGH chance of N+V

Answer 4

• Cisplatin

Question 5

What is acute Vomiting

Answer 5

within 24 hours of treatment

Question 6

What is Delayed Vomiting

Answer 6

after 24 hours after treatment

Question 7

What is anticipatory Vomiting

Answer 7

before treatment

Question 8

How to prevent ACUTE vomiting in LOW risk patients

Answer 8

Dexamethasone
or
Lorazepam

Question 9

How to prevent ACUTE vomiting in HIGH risk patients

Answer 9

Ondansetron + Dexamethasone + Aprepitant

Question 10

How to prevent DELAYED vomiting in HIGH risk patients

Answer 10

Dexamethasone + Aprepitant

Question 11

How to prevent DELAYED vomiting in MEDIUM risk patients

Answer 11

Dexamethasone + Ondansetron

Question 12

How to prevent ANTICIPATORY vomiting

Answer 12

Lorazepam

Question 13

How are Vinca Alkaloids administered

Answer 13

IV only

Question 14

What happens if you give Vinca Alkaloids Intrathecally (spine)

Answer 14

FATAL