PHRM 3820 Nausea and Vomiting Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)
Question 1: nausea/nauseated
Answer: sensation of abdominal discomfort that is intermittently accompanied by a desire to vomit
Question 2: nauseous
Answer: affected by nausea or causing nausea
Question 3: vomiting
Answer: forceful expulsion of gastric contents; aka emesis can be considered a protective mechanism for
keeping toxic substances out of the body
Question 4: vomitus
Answer: the actual matter that has been vomited
Question 5: retching
Answer: involuntary labored, spasmodic contractions of the abdominal and respiratory muscles without
emesis (aka dry heaves)
Question 6: emetic
Answer: substance causing vomiting
Question 7: Which 2 centers activate emesis?
Answer: chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center
Question 8: What 5 neurotransmitters are involved in n/v?
Answer: M, D2, 5-HT3, H1, NK1
Question 9: What are the 2 non-self care causes of n/v?
Answer: postoperative or chemo-induced n/v
Question 10: What are the 4 common causes of self-care n/v?
Answer: motion sickness, pregnancy, acute viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning
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, Question 11: What are the 3 ways the brain estimates motion?
Answer: vestibular receptors, visual receptors, propioceptors
Question 12: What is the cause of motion sickness
Answer: mismatch between brain's estimation of movement and what is actually happening
Question 13: What are the 2 neurotransmitters associated with motion sickness?
Answer: histamine and acetylcholine
Question 14: It is much more effective to ___ motion sickness than to ___ it
Answer: prevent it than treat it
Question 15: What are the 6 ways to prevent motion sickness?
Answer: - avoid reading during travel - focus the line of vision straight ahead - avoid excess food/alcohol -
stay where motion is least experienced - avoid strong odors - be in control of the vehicle
Question 16: What are the 2 types of pharmacologic therapies for motion sickness?
Answer: H1 antihistamines, first generation acetylcholine, scopolamine
Question 17: What are the 5 antihistamines used for motion sickness?
Answer: dimenhydrinate, meclizine, cyclizine, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine (all first gen)
Question 18: Is scopolamine an OTC?
Answer: no, but pharmacists in Idaho can prescribe it
Question 19: What are the 3 ADE of treating motion sickness?
Answer: dry mouth, drowsiness, lethargy
Question 20: What is ginger used for?
Answer: motion sickness - suppression of vasopressin
Question 21: What is the "home remedy" for motion sickness?
Answer: ginger
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(Grade A+)
Question 1: nausea/nauseated
Answer: sensation of abdominal discomfort that is intermittently accompanied by a desire to vomit
Question 2: nauseous
Answer: affected by nausea or causing nausea
Question 3: vomiting
Answer: forceful expulsion of gastric contents; aka emesis can be considered a protective mechanism for
keeping toxic substances out of the body
Question 4: vomitus
Answer: the actual matter that has been vomited
Question 5: retching
Answer: involuntary labored, spasmodic contractions of the abdominal and respiratory muscles without
emesis (aka dry heaves)
Question 6: emetic
Answer: substance causing vomiting
Question 7: Which 2 centers activate emesis?
Answer: chemoreceptor trigger zone and vomiting center
Question 8: What 5 neurotransmitters are involved in n/v?
Answer: M, D2, 5-HT3, H1, NK1
Question 9: What are the 2 non-self care causes of n/v?
Answer: postoperative or chemo-induced n/v
Question 10: What are the 4 common causes of self-care n/v?
Answer: motion sickness, pregnancy, acute viral gastroenteritis, food poisoning
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, Question 11: What are the 3 ways the brain estimates motion?
Answer: vestibular receptors, visual receptors, propioceptors
Question 12: What is the cause of motion sickness
Answer: mismatch between brain's estimation of movement and what is actually happening
Question 13: What are the 2 neurotransmitters associated with motion sickness?
Answer: histamine and acetylcholine
Question 14: It is much more effective to ___ motion sickness than to ___ it
Answer: prevent it than treat it
Question 15: What are the 6 ways to prevent motion sickness?
Answer: - avoid reading during travel - focus the line of vision straight ahead - avoid excess food/alcohol -
stay where motion is least experienced - avoid strong odors - be in control of the vehicle
Question 16: What are the 2 types of pharmacologic therapies for motion sickness?
Answer: H1 antihistamines, first generation acetylcholine, scopolamine
Question 17: What are the 5 antihistamines used for motion sickness?
Answer: dimenhydrinate, meclizine, cyclizine, diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine (all first gen)
Question 18: Is scopolamine an OTC?
Answer: no, but pharmacists in Idaho can prescribe it
Question 19: What are the 3 ADE of treating motion sickness?
Answer: dry mouth, drowsiness, lethargy
Question 20: What is ginger used for?
Answer: motion sickness - suppression of vasopressin
Question 21: What is the "home remedy" for motion sickness?
Answer: ginger
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