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cherise1989 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A hospital patient is complaining of nausea and vomiting that has failed to respond to first-line antiemetics. Which of the following medications may be administered for the treatment of nausea and vomiting?

A) First-generation antihistamine agent: chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
B) First-generation antihistamine agent: hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
C) Second-generation antihistamine agent: loratadine (Claritin)
D) Second-generation antihistamine agent: cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Question 2

A patient taking hormonal contraceptives will soon turn 35 years of age. She is moderately obese and has smoked for 15 years. Which of the following is most important?

A) Begin an exercise regime.
B) Begin smoking cessation.
C) Begin daily aspirin therapy.
D) Begin taking a loop diuretic to aid weight loss.

uniquea123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
Hydroxyzine is a first-generation H1 receptor antagonist that can be administered as an antiemetic agent. Chlorpheniramine is not administered as an antiemetic agent. Loratadine and cetirizine are not administered as antiemetic agents.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
Women older than 35 years of age who smoke cigarettes are at greater risk for thromboembolic disorders. The patient should be instructed on smoking cessation. The patient should not begin an exercise regime unless prescribed by her physician. The patient should not begin daily aspirin or diuretic therapy unless prescribed by her physician.