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saraeharris

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A patient has been admitted to the postsurgical unit from postanesthetic recovery following a transurethral prostatic resection. The patient is experiencing nausea subsequent to anesthesia.
 
  What antiemetic is the most common first-line drug for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting? A) Ondansetron (Zofran)
  B) Dronabinol (Marinol)
  C) Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
  D) Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)

Question 2

A patient with a diagnosis of asthma is prescribed a beta blocker. What should the patient be assessed for?
 
  A) Bronchospasm
  B) Hyperglycemia
  C) Pleural effusion
  D) Pneumonia


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

A
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The 5-HT3 receptor antagonists are usually considered drugs of first choice for postoperative nausea and vomiting. Ondansetron (Zofran) is the prototype of the 5-HT3 receptor antagonists.

Answer to Question 2

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saraeharris

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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