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P A R T 1 1
Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system
C H E C K Y O U R U N D E R S T A N D I N G
Answers to the questions in this chapter can be found in
Appendix A at the back of this book.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Select the best answer to the following.
1.
The healthcare professional anticipates that
prochlorperazine (
Stemetil
) would be the antiemetic
of choice for which of the following?
a.
nausea and vomiting after anaesthesia
b.
nausea and vomiting due to cancer chemotherapy
c.
motion sickness
d.
intractable hiccoughs
2.
Most antiemetics work with the CNS to decrease the
activity of:
a.
the medulla.
b.
the CTZ.
c.
the respiratory centre.
d.
the sympathetic nervous system.
3.
Which of the following instructions would be most
appropriate to give to a person to reduce the risk
of photosensitivity related to the use of antiemetic
agents?
a.
Avoid having their picture taken.
b.
Cover the head at extremes of temperature.
c.
Take extra precautions to avoid heat stroke.
d.
Wear protective clothing when in the sun.
4.
The 5-HT
3
receptor blockers, including ondansetron
(
Zofran
) and granisetron (
Kytril
), are particularly
effective in decreasing the nausea and vomiting
associated with:
a.
vestibular problems.
b.
cancer chemotherapy.
c.
pregnancy.
d.
severe pain.
5.
A parent calls with concerns that a 2-year-old child
ate a full bottle of baby aspirin. The healthcare
professional would advise the parent to:
a.
administer ipecac immediately.
b.
induce vomiting by inserting a finger against the
back of the child’s throat.
c.
force fluids as the parent brings the child in for
evaluation.
d.
feed the child charcoal.
MULTIPLE RESPONSE
Select all that apply.
1.
Care interventions for the person receiving an
antiemetic drug would include which of the
following?
a.
frequent mouth care
b.
bowel program to deal with constipation
c.
protection from falls or injury
d.
fluids to guard against dehydration
e.
protection from sun exposure
f.
quiet environment and temperature control
2.
Palonosetron (
Aloxi
) would be a drug of choice for a
person with which of the following problems?
a.
nausea and vomiting associated with cancer
chemotherapy
b.
a prolonged Q–T interval
c.
delayed nausea and vomiting associated with
antineoplastic chemotherapy
d.
difficulty swallowing
e.
hypokalaemia
f.
hypomagnesaemia
