NYU Pharm Exam 3 Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Vomiting - ANSWERScaused by stimulation of chemoreceptors in trigger zone (many causes)
anti-emetics nursing process (AIT) - ANSWERSassessment: causative factors, hx glaucoma
interventions: VS, bowel sounds, provide oral care (r/t stomach aci...
Vomiting - ANSWERScaused by stimulation of chemoreceptors in trigger zone (many causes)
anti-emetics nursing process (AIT) - ANSWERSassessment: causative factors, hx glaucoma
interventions: VS, bowel sounds, provide oral care (r/t stomach acid)
pt. teaching: alcohol intensifies sedation, avoid driving, avoid 1st trimester
Dimenhydrinate/DRAMAMINE (moa & use) - ANSWERSH1 antagonist, DRAMAMINE, over the counter,
inhibit vestibular stimulation in middle ear, used for post-op and motion sickness
Scopolamine (moa & use) - ANSWERSanticholinergic, inhibits cholinergic transmission from vestibular
center to vomiting center, used for post-op & motion sickness
Scopolamine (caution) - ANSWERSanticholinergic (not to use w NAG or urinary retention), can cause
tachycardia
Metoclopramide (moa & use) - ANSWERSdopamine antagonist, blocks D2 receptors in CTZ, used for
surgery/chemo/radiation/anesthetics
Metoclopramide (a/r) - ANSWERSanticholinergic, extrapyramidal (tardive dyskenesia r/t to D2 role in
Parkinsons) CAREFUL W DOSAGE
Odansetron (moa & use) - ANSWERSserotonin receptor antagonist, blocks serotonin receptor in CTS,
used in pre-post-op/chemo
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