Week 11 - Antiemetics Flashcards
1
Q
Which anti-emetics are classified as antihistamines?
A
- dimenhydrinate (dramamine)
- meclizine
2
Q
In addition to their actions on histamine receptors, the antihistamines also have strong ____________ effects
A
anticholinergic
3
Q
How do the antihistamines treat nausea associated with motion-sickness?
A
Depress conduction in the vestibulocochlear pathway
4
Q
Antihistamines have precautions and contraindications similar to the ____________ class
A
anticholinergic
* glaucoma
* cardiovascular disease
* prostatic hypertrophy
5
Q
The most common adverse effect from the anti-emetic antihistamines are:
A
- drowsiness
- anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, urinary retention)
