Chemotherapy side effects (N+V)

Question 1

Risk factors for developing nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy

Answer 1

anxiety
<50 years old
concurrent use of opioids
type of chemotherapy used

Question 2

How is low risk nausea and vomiting managed

Answer 2

metoclopramide

Question 3

What agent can be used for high risk nausea/vomiting?

Answer 3

5HT3 receptor antagonists such as ondansetron

(used during chemotherapy and for few days after)