Nausea and Vomiting

Question 1

What are the three drugs used for a patient who is presenting with nausea and vomiting?

Answer 1

Zofran- 4 mg slow push
Reglan- 5-10 mg
Phenergan- 12.5 mg slow IV push

Question 2

What is the drug used for nausea?

Answer 2

Zofran- 4 mg

Question 3

What is the first line drug used for active vomiting?

Answer 3

Reglan at 5-10 mg

Question 4

Out of our three nausea and vomiting drugs, which one can be used IN?

Answer 4

Zofran

Question 5

If a pediatric patient between the ages of 2 and 12 presents with nausea and vomiting, what drugs can be given?

Answer 5

Zofran- 0.1 mg/kg

Reglan- 0.1 mg/kg

Question 6

For patients less than two years old with nausea and vomiting, what should paramedics do?

Answer 6

Call medical control

Question 7

What are the initial actions taken on a patient who presents with nausea and vomiting?

Answer 7

ABC’s, oxygen at 100%, assisted ventilation, IV, protect patient from aspiration, and detailed patient history