Vomiting Flashcards
1
Q
Pre-Ejection Vomiting Physiology: Vomiting is said to be?
A
Involuntary
2
Q
Vomiting centre when stimulated triggers?
A
Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone
3
Q
Vomiting centre when stimulated triggers chemoreceptor trigger zone and thus triggers what hormones? (2)
A
Dopamine and Serotonin
4
Q
Chemotherapy triggers what receptors in vomiting centres?
A
Medulla
5
Q
2 Symptoms in Ejection Phase of Vomiting?
A
Retch and Vomit
6
Q
3 Symptoms in Post Ejection Phase of Vomiting?
A
Weakness
Shivering
Lethargy
7
Q
What can trigger vomiting in ear?
A
Inner Ear Stimuli
8
Q
Effortless vomiting is almost always due to?
A
Gastro Oesophageal Reflux and very common in infants
9
Q
Effortless vomiting always resolves except in? (4)
A
Cerebral Palsy
Progressive Neuro Problems
Oesophageal Atresia
Generalised GI Motility Problem
