Penn Foster Pharmacology: GI drugs Questions with correct answers
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Nursing Pediatrics
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Nursing Pediatrics
Emetics Correct Answer-Drugs which induce vomiting
Within 2-4 hours Correct Answer-When should emetics be administered in order to be effective?
Apomorphine Correct Answer-This morphine derivative stimulates dopamine receptors in the CRTZ which, in turn, activate the vomiting center in the me...
Penn Foster Pharmacology: GI drugs Questions with
correct answers
Emetics Correct Answer-Drugs which induce vomiting
Within 2-4 hours Correct Answer-When should emetics be administered
in order to be effective?
Apomorphine Correct Answer-This morphine derivative stimulates
dopamine receptors in the CRTZ which, in turn, activate the vomiting
center in the medula.
Xylazine Correct Answer-This medication is used to induce vomiting in
cats within 3-5 minutes.
Hydrogen peroxide Correct Answer-What household chemical can be
used in 3% solution to induce vomiting by directly irritating the
oropharynx and stomach lining.
Chlorpromazine and Prochlorperazine Correct Answer-What 2
phenothiazine derivative centrally acting anti-emetics act by blocking
dopamine receptors in the CRTZ and may directly affect the vomiting
center.
Metoclopramide Correct Answer-What procainamide derivative has
both central and peripheral antiemetic activities. It blocks dopamine
receptors in the CRTZ and acts peripherally to increase gastric
, contraction, speed gastric emptying, and strengthening cardiac sphincter
tone.
Antihistamines Correct Answer-What type of anti-emetics are most
effective in dogs and cats experiencing motion sickness or inner ear
problems. They also cause sedation.
1. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
3. Meclizine Correct Answer-Name 3 antihistamines that can be used to
treat motion sickness in dogs and cats.
Ondansetron Correct Answer-What 3 medication blocks serotonin
receptors on vagal nerve terminals and in the CRTZ? It is particularly
effective during chemotherapy.
Maropitant citrate (Cerenia) Correct Answer-What very common
antiemetic blocks NK-1 receptors in the CRTZ?
1. H2 receptor antagonists
2. Proton pump inhibitors
3. Antacids
4. Gastromucosal protectants
5. Prostaglandin E1 analogues Correct Answer-What 5 classes of drug
are used to treat gastric ulcers?
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