What describes the mechanism of action of metoclopramide in managing nausea?
a. Blocking dopamine, which affects the vomiting center in the brain
b. Increasing the effectiveness of other antiemetics
c. Strengthening the pyloric sphincter to increase gastric emptying
d. Reducing the effect of prostaglandins
e. Blocking substance P in the brain, which has a direct effect on the vomiting center
Question 2
A patient decides that she will eat only while sitting at the kitchen table with family members. This is an example of which component of the subjective food- and nutrition-related history assessment?
a. behavior
b. food and nutrient intake
c. nutrition-related patient measures
d. physical activity and function
e. knowledge and beliefs