Nausea and vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
*Motion sickness - short term
A
Benadryl
Meclizine (Antivert and Dramamine) - less drowsy
Promethazine (Phenergan)
2
Q
Post Op N/V (PONV)
A
Droperidol or 5HT3 Receptor antagonist like Ondansetron (Zofran)
3
Q
*Morning sickness - DOC
A
OTC - Meclizine
Rx - Phenergan
4
Q
N/V - Peds
A
Zofran
5
Q
Can Phenergan be given to Peds?
A
No b/c of possible severe and fatal respiratory depression.
Contraindicated 2 yrs old.
6
Q
Cannabinoids - N/V indication
A
only approved for chemotherapy-induced N/V
administer several hours before chemo
7
Q
*Drugs N/V due to anxiety (pre-op and chemo)
A
Diazepam (Valium)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Midazolam (Versed)
