NSG 124 Unit 6 Chapter 19 Questions and Answers
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What are the common They control nausea and vomiting by inhibiting or
actions of antiemetic disrupting vomiting reflex pathways.
drugs?
What are the common Phenothiazines, Anticholinergics, Antihistamines,
classes of antiemetic 5HT3-receptor antagonists, and Dopamine
drugs? antagonists.
What is the role of the It is responsible for initiating the vomiting reflex.
vomiting center in the
medulla?
What are some common Insomnia, double vision, tinnitus, hypertension,
side effects of antiemetic photosensitivity, and ECG changes.
drugs?
What are potential Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, coma, seizures,
adverse effects of tardive dyskinesia, neutropenia, and respiratory
antiemetic drugs? depression.
What should be checked Baseline vital signs, level of consciousness, weight,
before administering electrolyte levels, and bowel sounds.
antiemetic drugs?
What are the teaching Caution about driving, use sunscreen, recognize signs
priorities for patients of serious side effects, and maintain hydration.
taking antiemetic drugs?
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Terms in this set (26)
What are the common They control nausea and vomiting by inhibiting or
actions of antiemetic disrupting vomiting reflex pathways.
drugs?
What are the common Phenothiazines, Anticholinergics, Antihistamines,
classes of antiemetic 5HT3-receptor antagonists, and Dopamine
drugs? antagonists.
What is the role of the It is responsible for initiating the vomiting reflex.
vomiting center in the
medulla?
What are some common Insomnia, double vision, tinnitus, hypertension,
side effects of antiemetic photosensitivity, and ECG changes.
drugs?
What are potential Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, coma, seizures,
adverse effects of tardive dyskinesia, neutropenia, and respiratory
antiemetic drugs? depression.
What should be checked Baseline vital signs, level of consciousness, weight,
before administering electrolyte levels, and bowel sounds.
antiemetic drugs?
What are the teaching Caution about driving, use sunscreen, recognize signs
priorities for patients of serious side effects, and maintain hydration.
taking antiemetic drugs?
