Antiemetics & Antinausea - Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Antiemetics & Antinausea - Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers


Question 1:
ANTICHOLINERGICS
Answer:
Adverse effects:
- dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, urinary retention, dizziness, sedation


Question 2:
Antihistamines
same as anticholinergic
Answer:
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
sedation, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, urinary retention


Question 3:
Nursing implications -antihistamines and anticholinergics drowsiness
oAvoid activities that require alertness oFluid intake: increased
oHow to manage side effects: chewing gum, increased water and fiber oCheck I and O: can have
constipation
Answer:
oInform patient of dizziness and
oLaxatives: often given along with these drugs


Question 4:
ANTIDOPAMINERGIC DRUGS
§Extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)
§Parkinsonism- flat affect, shuffling gait
§Akathesia- ants in pants
§CNS- sedation
Answer:
Adverse effects
§Dystonia- will see immediately, dysfunctional muscle tone, really stiff, can't talk
§Tardive dyskinesia- seen if you take this for a long time. Used if can't control arms
§CV- hypotension