Antiemetic and Antinausea Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Antiemetic and Antinausea Exam Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
drug class that is contraindicated for patients on chemo
Answer:
5-HT3 Antagonists


Question 2:
which 5-HT3 Antagonists was discontinued by the manufacturer
Answer:
dolasetron


Question 3:
chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting is caused by this drug class
Answer:
5-HT3 Antagonists


Question 4:
what is the drug interactions of Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists
Answer:
QT prolonging meds


Question 5:
what are the 5-HT3 antagonists
Answer:
ondansetron. granisetron, dolsetron, palonosetron


Question 6:
Metoclopramide and Trimethobenzamide are classified as
Answer:
substitited benzamides


Question 7:
substituted benzamides indications
Answer:
chemo n/v

, Question 8:
substituted benzamides contraindications
Answer:
other meds likely to cause extrapyramial, history of tardive dysinesia, epilepsy, GI issues,
pheochromocytoma


Question 9:
aprepitant, fosaprepitant, and rolapitant are all
Answer:
NK1 receptor antagonists


Question 10:
NK1 receptor antagonists indication
Answer:
chemo induced n/v propylaxis


Question 11:
NK1 receptor antagonists are normally used in conjunction with
Answer:
5HT3 antagonists and/or corticosteriods


Question 12:
drug interactions of NK1 receptor antagonists
Answer:
CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase plasma levels, may decrease INR in patients taking warfarin


Question 13:
Dexamthasone and Methylprednisolone are classified as
Answer:
corticosteroids


Question 14:
Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists mechanism
Answer:
Serotonin 5-HT3 in and on STN, CTZ, GI tract