ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 52 : Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A mother calls the pediatrician's office to report that her 18-month-old child has eaten half of a bottle of baby aspirin. She says 'I have a bottle of syrup of ipecac. Should I give it to him? He seems fine right now. What do I do?' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends the use of syrup of ipecac for home treatment for poisoning. In all cases of poisoning, if the victim is conscious and alert, call the local poison control center. If the victim has collapsed or stopped breathing, call 911 for emergency transport to a hospital.
Question 2 of 5
A patient is taking chemotherapy with a drug that has a high potential for causing nausea and vomiting. The nurse is preparing to administer an antiemetic drug. Which class of antiemetic drugs is most commonly used to prevent nausea and vomiting for patients receiving chemotherapy?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Serotonin blockers are used to prevent chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has been newly diagnosed with vertigo will be taking an antihistamine antiemetic drug. The nurse will include which information when teaching the patient about this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Drowsiness may occur because of central nervous system (CNS) depression, and patients should avoid driving or working with heavy machinery because of possible sedation. These drugs must not be taken with alcohol or other CNS depressants because of possible additive depressant effects. The medication should be taken as instructed and not skipped unless instructed to do so.
Question 4 of 5
A patient with motion sickness is planning a cross-country car trip and has a new prescription for a scopolamine transdermal patch. The nurse provides teaching for the use of this patch medication. The patient shows a correct understanding of the teaching with which statement?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Scopolamine patches are 72-hour doses and therefore are changed every 3 days.
Question 5 of 5
A woman who is in the first trimester of pregnancy has been experiencing severe morning sickness. She asks, 'I've heard that ginger tablets may be a natural way to ease the nausea and vomiting. Is it okay to try them?' What is the nurse's best response?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: There is some anecdotal evidence that ginger may have abortifacient properties, and for this reason some providers do not recommend its use during pregnancy.