Antiemetic Drugs

Question 1

What is an example of an Anticholinergic?

Answer 1

scopolamine

Question 2

What does scopolamine treat?

Answer 2

• N/V
• motion sickness
• post-op N/V

Question 3

What to educate patient on scopolamine?

Answer 3

When applying transdermal patch:
- apply 4 hours before exposure to travel to prevent motion sickness
- apply to hairless, clean, dry area behind ear
- replace q 3 days PRN

Question 4

What is an example of antihistamine?

Answer 4

meclizine

Question 5

What does meclizine treat?

Answer 5

• N/V
• motion sickness
• vertigo

Question 6

What are some Antidopaminergics?

Answer 6

• prochlorperazine
• promethazine

Question 7

What do Antidopaminergics treat?

Answer 7

N/V

Question 8

What are adverse effects of Antidopaminergics?

Answer 8

• orthostatic hypotension
• sedation

Question 9

What is an example of a Neurokinin Receptor Antagonist?

Answer 9

aprepitant

Question 10

What does aprepitant treat?

Answer 10

chemo induced N/V

Question 11

What is an example of a Prokinetic Drug?

Answer 11

metoclopramide

Question 12

What does metoclopramide treat?

Answer 12

• N/V
• delayed gastric emptying
• gastroesophageal reflux

Question 13

What is an example of Serotonin Blockers/5HT3 receptor blocker?

Answer 13

ondansetron

Question 14

What does ondansetron treat?

Answer 14

• N/V associated w/ chemotherapy
• hyperemesis gravidarium

Question 15

What is an example of Tetrahydrocannabinoid?

Answer 15

dronabinol

Question 16

What does dronabinol treat?

Answer 16

N/V associated w/ chemotherapy

Question 17

What does ginger treat?

Answer 17

nausea and vomiting caused by:

• chemotherapy
• morning sickness
• motion sickness
• prevention of post-op n/v