GI Medications Pharmacology

Question 1

What is the primary action of antiemetics?

Answer 1

To prevent or treat nausea and vomiting.

Question 2

True or False: Antiemetics can be used for motion sickness.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What are common indications for the use of antiemetics?

Answer 3

Nausea, vomiting due to chemotherapy, postoperative nausea, and motion sickness.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: One class of antiemetics is called _______.

Answer 4

Antihistamines

Question 5

What are some nursing interventions when administering antiemetics?

Answer 5

Monitor for side effects, assess effectiveness, and educate the patient on medication use.

Question 6

Name one contraindication for the use of antiemetics.

Answer 6

Hypersensitivity to the medication.

Question 7

What is the generic name for Zofran?

Answer 7

Ondansetron

Question 8

Multiple choice: Which of the following is an antiemetic? A) Metoclopramide B) Ibuprofen C) Amoxicillin

Answer 8

A) Metoclopramide

Question 9

True or False: Antiemetics can have sedative effects.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the action of dopamine antagonists as antiemetics?

Answer 10

They block dopamine receptors in the brain to reduce nausea.

Question 11

Fill in the blank: _______ is often prescribed for nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Answer 11

Ondansetron

Question 12

Name a common side effect of antiemetics.

Answer 12

Drowsiness

Question 13

What should be assessed before administering antiemetics?

Answer 13

The patient’s history of allergies and current medications.

Question 14

Multiple choice: Which antiemetic is not typically used for motion sickness? A) Dimenhydrinate B) Ondansetron C) Promethazine

Answer 14

B) Ondansetron

Question 15

True or False: Antiemetics can be administered orally, intravenously, or rectally.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

What is the generic name for Phenergan?

Answer 16

Promethazine

Question 17

Fill in the blank: _______ is a class of antiemetics that includes drugs like granisetron.

Answer 17

5-HT3 receptor antagonists

Question 18

What is a potential risk when using antiemetics in elderly patients?

Answer 18

Increased risk of falls due to sedation.

Question 19

Name one indication for the use of scopolamine.

Answer 19

Prevention of motion sickness.

Question 20

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a side effect of metoclopramide? A) Insomnia B) Extrapyramidal symptoms C) Weight gain

Answer 20

B) Extrapyramidal symptoms

Question 21

True or False: Antiemetics should be used cautiously in patients with a history of seizures.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

What is the generic name for Dramamine?

Answer 22

Dimenhydrinate

Question 23

Fill in the blank: _______ is an antiemetic that works by blocking histamine receptors.

Answer 23

Diphenhydramine

Question 24

What is one of the nursing considerations when administering ondansetron?

Answer 24

Monitor for signs of serotonin syndrome.

Question 25

Multiple choice: Which antiemetic is contraindicated in children under 2 years old? A) Ondansetron B) Promethazine C) Meclizine

Answer 25

B) Promethazine

Question 26

True or False: All antiemetics can be used for nausea caused by pregnancy.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is the action of antihistamines as antiemetics?

Answer 27

They block H1 receptors to reduce nausea and vomiting.