Antiemetic Flashcards
1
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Trimethobenzamide HCL
A
Antiemetic
2
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Prochlorperazine dimaleate
A
Antiemetic
- CBC check
- liver function
- protective clothing and sunscreen
3
Q
Ondansetron
A
Antiemetic
- new class, serotonin receptor antagonist
- 30 min before chemo
4
Q
Thierthylperazine maleate
A
Antiemetic
- deep IM
- stay in bed 1 hr after receiving
- protective clothing and sunscreen
5
Q
Metoclopramide
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Antiemetic
- monitor BP
- avoid activities needing mental alertness
- take before meals
- tube feedings
- admin 30 min before chemo
6
Q
Meclizine
A
Antiemetic
-contraindicated with glaucoma
7
Q
Dimenhydramine
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Antiemetic
8
Q
Promethazine
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Antiemetic
-30 mins before traveling
9
Q
Droperidol
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Antiemetic
10
Q
General action for Antiemetic
A
blocks effect of dopamine in chemoreceptor trigger zone
-increases GI motility
11
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general indications for Antiemetic
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-N/V cause by surgery, chemotherapy, radiation sickness, uremia
12
Q
Side effects for Antiemetic
A
drowsiness
sedation
anticholinergic effects
13
Q
nursing considerations for Antiemetic
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when used for viral infections may cause Reyes in clients less than 21 yrs old
-Phenothiazine meds are also used as antiemetics
14
Q
Herbals for Antiemetic
A
ginger
