Vomiting and labyrinth disorder Flashcards

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Antiemetic are harmful esp when cause can be treated esp in DKA true/false?

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True

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State when to prescribe antiemetic in children

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When cause is known

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Facts about Antihistamines use in N and V

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Good for vertigo and motion sickness but different adr such as drowsiness and Antimuscarinic side effects

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Facts about phenothiazine used in N/V

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They are dopamine antagonist that blocks the chemo receptor trigger
zone
Severe dystonic rx occur esp in children

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Indication of chlorperazine

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Can be used for chemotherapy- induced and radiation induced Nausea and Vomiting

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List examples of phenothiazines

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Chloroperazine, prochloperazine , trifluoperazine

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An antiemetic that is less sedating and buccal tablet that can be useful in severe nausea or persistent vomiting is..

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Prochloperazine

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What medication is used for N and V in terminal illness(palliative care)

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HALOPERIDOL OR LEVOPROMAZINE

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An antimetic that acts directly on GI tract used in vomiting associated with hepatic or gastroduodenal disease is called

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Metoclopramide

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An anti emetic that low dose can be used in PD since it is less sedating and less Dystonic side effect compared to Metoclopramide that triggers the chemoreceptor zone is called

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Domperidone

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Drug used to tx N and V following cytotoxic and post operative Nausea is called

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5HT antagonist
Ondansetron or Granisetron

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What drug is used to tx chemotherapy induced N and V alone or with 5HT3 antagonist

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DEXAMETHASONE

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An antiemetic used to tx N and V associated with chemotherapy given with Dexamethasone plus 5HT3 antagonist is called

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Aprepitant

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A synthetic cannabinoid , add on for chemo induced N and V as last option is called

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Nabilone

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15
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Self care advice for N and V in pregnancy

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Rest, oral rehydration and dietary changes

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16
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Non pharmacological tx for N and V in pregnancy

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Ginger( mild to moderate)

17
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Pharmacological tx options for N and V in pregnancy

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Chlorpromazine
Cyclizine
Metoclopramide
Prochloperazine
Promethazine HCL
Ondansetron

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Q

State the tx for Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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Requires regular antiemetic therapy
IV fluid and electrolytes replacement
Thiamine to reduce risk of wernicke’s encephalopathy

19
Q

How to tx motion sickness

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Give antiemetic to prevent motion sickness rather after N and V develop

Eg Hyoscine hydrobromide
Promethazine ( if sedative effect required) but less sedating antihistamines such as cyclizine /cinnarizine are preferred

20
Q

Eg of antihistamine used in motion sickness that is less sedating

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Cyclizine, cinnarizine

21
Q

List drugs to avoid in motion sickness

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Domperidone, 5HT antagonist, phenothiazines,
Only use then if promethazine is ineffective

22
Q

List drugs used in post operative N and V

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Normally a combination of two or more antiemetic
5HT3 eg Ondansetron
Dexamethasone
Droperidol and haloperidol
Prochloperazine (licenced for tx and prevention of N and V)
Cyclizine ( Prevention and tx of post operative N and V caused by opiods and general anaesthetics

23
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Tx for meniere’s disease

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Betahistine
Antihistamine
Prochloperazine

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Indication for betahistidine in meniere’s disease

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Licensed for vertigo, tinnitus and hearing loss associated with menieres disease ( inner ear disorder)

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When is prochloperazine used in meniere's disease
Reserved for acute symptoms where possible
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Safety advice for Domperidone
Risk of cardiac side effects Report if symptoms of Arrhythmia develop ( palpitations) MHRA tx duration should not exceed 7days
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Safety advice for Metoclopramide
Risk of neurological adverse effect, prescribe only for short term use ( up to 5days)
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Safety advice for promethazine
Children < than 6yrs should not be given OTC cough and cold medicine containing promethazine