Question 1

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) granisetron 
A) metoclopramide 
B) prochlorperazine 
C) scopolamine 
D) granisetron B

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) prochlorperazine 
A) meclizine 
B) ondansetron 
C) promethazine 
D) prochlorperazine C

Question 3

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) prochlorperazine 
A) granisetron 
B) lorazepam 
C) dexamethasone 
D) prochlorperazine A

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) diphenhydramine 
A) meclizine 
B) ondansetron 
C) scopolamine 
D) diphenhydramine

Question 5

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. 
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.

Question 6

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) prochlorperazine 
A) ondansetron 
B) metoclopramide 
C) meclizine 
D) prochlorperazine

Question 7

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

Question 8

Which primary anticholinergic medication is used as an antiemetic?

Accepted Answer

A) Meclizine hydrochloride 
B) Prochlorperazine 
C) Scopolamine hydrobromide 
D) Metoclopramide hydrochloride 
A) Meclizine hydrochloride 
B) Prochlorperazine 
C) Scopolamine hydrobromide 
D) Metoclopramide hydrochloride

Question 9

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 vision 
A) Dizziness 
B) Headache 
C) Dry mouth 
D) Blurred vision

Question 10

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. 
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.

Exam 41: Antiemetic and Anti-nausea Drugs

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

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?

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?

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

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

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?

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

Which primary anticholinergic medication is used as an antiemetic?

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

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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