ATI LPN
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 10th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 52 : Antiemetic and Antinausea Drugs Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient who has AIDS has lost weight and is easily fatigued because of his malnourished state. The nurse anticipates an order for which antinausea drug to stimulate his appetite?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Dronabinol is used for the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy, generally as a second-line drug after treatment with other antiemetics has failed. It is also used to stimulate appetite and weight gain in patients with AIDS and in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Question 2 of 5
A patient on chemotherapy is using ondansetron for treatment of nausea. The nurse will instruct the patient to watch for which adverse effect of this drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Diarrhea is an adverse effect of the serotonin blockers. The other adverse effects listed may occur with anticholinergic drugs.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has severe nausea and vomiting following a case of food poisoning comes to the urgent care center. When reviewing his medication history, the nurse notes that he has an allergy to procaine. The nurse would question an order for which antiemetic drug if ordered for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The use of metoclopramide is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to procaine or procainamide.
Question 4 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 5 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.