Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Pharmacology > Anti-emetics > Flashcards

Anti-emetics Flashcards

1
Q

What are 5-HT3 Antagonists used for?

A

Nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy and surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the action of 5-HT3 Antagonists?

A

Block serotonin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What are the side effects of 5-HT3 Antagonists?

A

Diarrhea, constipation, headache, dizziness, muscle aches, fatigue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is 5-HT3 Antagonists more effective with?

A

Dexamethasone

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are Phenothiazines used for?

A

Nausea and vomiting with surgery, opioids, motion sickness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the action of Phenothiazines?

A

Block dopamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are the side effects of Phenothiazines?

A

Sedation, cognitive impairment, EPS reactions, hypotension, dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are corticosteroids used for?

A

Nausea and vomiting with chemotherapy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the action of corticosteroids?

A

Unknown

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are antihistamines used for?

A

Motion sickness and pregnancy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the action of antihistamines?

A

Blocks acetylcholine and histamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What are the side effects of antihistamines?

A

Sedation, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention, dry mouth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are anticholinergics used for?

A

Motion sickness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the action of anticholinergics?

A

Blocks acetylcholine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are the side effects of anticholinergics?

A

Dry mouth, high and dry effects

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What type of medication is an anticholinergic anti-emetic?

A

Transdermal Patch

17
Q

What are Benzodiazapines used for?

A

Decrease nervousness related to nausea and vomiting- cancer patients

18
Q

What is the action of Benzodiazapines?

A

Produce relaxation and inhibit vomit center in brain

19
Q

What are Prokinetics used for?

A

Gastric retention with food and fluids

20
Q

What is the action of Prokinetics?

A

Increase GI motility

21
Q

What are the side effects of Prokinetics?

A

Sedation, EPS reactions, restlessness

22
Q

What is contraindicated with the use of Prokinetics?

A

Parkinson’s disease

Pharmacology (19 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions