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Common Gastrointestinal Problems Encountered in Hospitalized Patients
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Nausea/ vomiting
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) Gastritis Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding Constipation |
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Medications Used to Treat Nausea
and Vomiting |
Antiemetics
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Antihistamine Antiemetic Medications
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Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine®)
Meclizine (Antivert®) |
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5-HT3 Antagonists Antiemetic Medications
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Anzemet (Dolasetron)
Kytril (Ganisetron) Zofran (Ondansetron ) Aloxi (Palonsetron) |
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Phenothiazines Antiemetic Medications
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Prochlorperazine ( Compazine®)
Promethazine (Phenergan®) |
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Substance P/Neurokinin 1 Receptor Antagonist Antiemetic Medications
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Aprepitant ( Emend®)
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Miscellaneous Antiemetic Medications
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Droperidol (Inapsine®)
Metoclopramide (Reglan®) Trimethobenzamide (Tigan® |
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Antiemetic Side Effects &
Precautions |
Possible CNS depression, sedation.
Phenothiazines, droperidol -possible hypotension, prolonged QT interval. 5-HT3 Antagonists - may cause headache or constipation Trimethobenzamide - use with caution in children with viral illnesses. |
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Nursing Assessment with Antiemetics
for Nausea & Vomiting |
N/V improvement
Bowel sounds Abdominal pain Hydration status |
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Patient/Family Teaching with Antiemetics for Nausea & Vomiting
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Advance diet slowly
Sips of clears first May cause CNS side effects Change position slowly- to avoid orthostatic hypotension |
