Ondansetron Hydrochloride

Question 0

Drug classification

Answer 0

Antiemetic

Question 1

Trade name

Answer 1

Zofran

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Blocks the serotonin receptors in the chemoreceptor trigger zone in the stomach and small intestines

Question 3

Indication

Answer 3

Nausea and/or vomiting

Question 4

Contraindication

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Adverse effects - cardiovascular

Answer 5

Dysrhythmias

Question 6

Adverse effects - respiratory (2)

Answer 6

Depression

Hypoxia

Question 7

Adverse effects - neurological (4)

Answer 7

Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Sedation

Question 8

Administration

Answer 8

4 mg Orally - with disintegrating tablets

4 mg IV or IM - maximum dose is 4 mg all routes

Question 9

Precaution

When administering disintegrating tablets, peel the backing off the blister pack

Answer 9

Rationale

If you try to push the tablet through the foil, you can break the tablet

Question 10

Note

Answer 10

Doesn’t cause extrapyramidal effects

In Los Angeles county may not be used to prevent nausea and or vomiting only to treat existing