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segrsyd

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client receiving emetogenic chemotherapy should receive which of the following medications as a premedication?
 
  a. promethazine c. ondansetron
  b. droperidol d. meclizine

Question 2

The nurse is aware of a special warning on the label of droperidol about the risk of:
 
  a. hypersensitivity reaction. c. vertigo.
  b. sudden cardiac death. d. increased intracranial pressure.


lkoler

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not used as a premedication to prevent nausea.
B Incorrect: This is not used as a premedication to prevent nausea.
C Correct: This is the most common serotonin-blocking agent used as a premed for chemotherapy.
D Incorrect: This is most often used to prevent and treat motion sickness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: There is not a special warning for hypersensitivity reaction for this drug.
B Correct: There is a special warning for sudden cardiac death related to this drug.
C Incorrect: There is not a special warning for vertigo related to this drug.
D Incorrect: There is not a special warning for increased intracranial pressure.


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segrsyd

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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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