Question 1

Which antiemetic drug works by blocking dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone,causing the zone to be desensitized to impulses received from the gastrointestinal tract?

Accepted Answer

A)  ondansetron
B)  metoclopramide
C)  meclizine
D)  prochlorperazineE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

A patient with motion sickness is planning a cross-country car trip to attend a family reunion.What medication will the nurse tell the patient prevents motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

A)  meclizine
B)  ondansetron
C)  promethazine
D)  prochlorperazineE) B) and C)
F) None of the above C

Question 3

A patient is experiencing intractable hiccups.Which drug will the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  metoclopramide
B)  prochlorperazine
C)  scopolamine
D)  granisetronE) B) and D)
F) C) and D) B

Question 4

Which antiemetic drug is effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  meclizine
B)  ondansetron
C)  scopolamine
D)  diphenhydramineE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

A patient receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for treatment of nausea.Which is an adverse effect of this antiemetic drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dizziness
B)  Headache
C)  Dry mouth
D)  Blurred visionE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which statement is correct regarding the management of nausea and vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give antiemetics immediately after chemotherapy is administered.
B)  Antiemetics are often administered 30 to 60 minutes before a chemotherapy drug is given.
C)  Taking antiemetics at night may cause restlessness and interfere with sleep.
D)  Antiemetics may be taken with a glass of wine to help settle the stomach.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

A patient who has been newly diagnosed with vertigo will be taking an antihistamine antiemetic drug.What is important for the nurse to emphasize when teaching the patient about this drug?

Accepted Answer

A)  Doses may be skipped if the patient is feeling well.
B)  Because of possible drowsiness, the patient should avoid driving.
C)  The patient may experience transient taste problems.
D)  It is safe to take the dose with a glass of wine in the evening to help settle the stomach.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an antiemetic used for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with which situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ménière's disease
B)  Motion sickness
C)  Chemotherapy treatment
D)  Surgical treatmentE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which primary anticholinergic medication is used as an antiemetic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meclizine hydrochloride
B)  Prochlorperazine
C)  Scopolamine hydrobromide
D)  Metoclopramide hydrochlorideE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The nurse has just completed the intravenous administration of a drug to a patient for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.What antiemetic drug has the patient received?

Accepted Answer

A)  granisetron
B)  lorazepam
C)  dexamethasone
D)  prochlorperazineE) B) and D)
F) A) and B) A

Exam 41: Antiemetic and Anti-nausea Drugs

Which antiemetic drug works by blocking dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone,causing the zone to be desensitized to impulses received from the gastrointestinal tract?

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A patient with motion sickness is planning a cross-country car trip to attend a family reunion.What medication will the nurse tell the patient prevents motion sickness?

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A patient is experiencing intractable hiccups.Which drug will the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

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Which antiemetic drug is effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting?

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A patient receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for treatment of nausea.Which is an adverse effect of this antiemetic drug?

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Which statement is correct regarding the management of nausea and vomiting?

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A patient who has been newly diagnosed with vertigo will be taking an antihistamine antiemetic drug.What is important for the nurse to emphasize when teaching the patient about this drug?

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an antiemetic used for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with which situation?

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Which primary anticholinergic medication is used as an antiemetic?

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The nurse has just completed the intravenous administration of a drug to a patient for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.What antiemetic drug has the patient received?

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Exam 41: Antiemetic and Anti-nausea Drugs

Which antiemetic drug works by blocking dopamine in the chemoreceptor trigger zone,causing the zone to be desensitized to impulses received from the gastrointestinal tract?

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A patient with motion sickness is planning a cross-country car trip to attend a family reunion.What medication will the nurse tell the patient prevents motion sickness?

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A patient is experiencing intractable hiccups.Which drug will the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

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Which antiemetic drug is effective in preventing chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting?

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A patient receiving chemotherapy is prescribed ondansetron (Zofran) for treatment of nausea.Which is an adverse effect of this antiemetic drug?

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Which statement is correct regarding the management of nausea and vomiting?

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A patient who has been newly diagnosed with vertigo will be taking an antihistamine antiemetic drug.What is important for the nurse to emphasize when teaching the patient about this drug?

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is an antiemetic used for treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with which situation?

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Which primary anticholinergic medication is used as an antiemetic?

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The nurse has just completed the intravenous administration of a drug to a patient for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.What antiemetic drug has the patient received?

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