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maegan_martin

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is the therapeutic action of the phenothiazines in reducing nausea?
 
  A) Increasing gastric motility
  B) Change responsiveness of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
  C) Blocking histamine receptors
  D) Producing sedation

Question 2

A patient newly diagnosed with HIV is receiving patient teaching from the clinic nurse about antiviral medications. What would the nurse tell the patient needs to be reported to a health care provider?
 
  A) Dizziness
  B) Constipation
  C) Vomiting
  D) Rash


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Ashley I

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
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Phenothiazines are centrally acting antiemetics, which change the responsiveness or stimulation of the CTZ in the medulla.

Answer to Question 2

D
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All options provided have the potential to be an adverse effect of antiviral medications prescribed to treat HIV. Most can be managed through diet or over-the-counter medications but a rash needs to be reported immediately because it could indicate a potentially serious reaction and requires immediate intervention.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Excellent

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