Ondansentron

Question 0

Ondansetron dose

Answer 0

4 to 8 mg IV

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Question 1

Ondansetron tradename and class

Answer 1

Zofran

Antiemetic

Question 2

Ondansetron indications

Answer 2

Prevention of nausea and vomiting

Question 3

Ondansetron physiologic action

Answer 3

Inhibits serotonin receptors in the intestines, brain, and vagus nerve and the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the CNS

Question 4

Ondansetron side effects

Answer 4

Headache, weakness, fatigue, constipation, diarrhea

Question 5

Ondansetron nursing implications

Answer 5

Assess for nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, and bowel sounds prior to and following administration
Assess patients for involuntary movements, facial grimacing, rigidity, shuffling walk, trembling hands
May cause increase in bilirubin, AST, ALT

Question 6

Ondansetron teaching

Answer 6

Notify healthcare provider immediately if symptoms of irregular heartbeat or involuntary movement and eyes, face, or lens occur

Question 7

Ondansetron contraindications

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity, oral contains aspartame so should not be used with phenylketonuria do not use with apomorphine