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Medication

Angela Claros ondasetron __________________________________________________________________________ Selective serotonin receptor antagonists-antiemetic

ST UDENT NAME _____________________________________ MEDICATION

REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

CATEGORY CLASS ______________________________________________________________________

PURPOSE OF MEDICATION

Expected Pharmacological Action blocks the action of serotonin

Therapeutic Use reduce symptoms of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Complications arrythmias(torsades de pointes), chest pain, constipation, diarrhea, gynecologic disorders, urine retention! hypoxia, prutitus, rash, chills

Contraindications/Precautions ECG changes, prolonged QT interval! Use cautiously in pts w hepatic impairment ! Overdose: sudden blindness, severe constipation, hypotension! Use cautiously in breastfeeding women!

Medication Administration ! PO! IV! IM

Nursing Interventions Monitor HR and rhythm-ECG! Correct electrolyte abnormalities! Monitor LFT results! Monitor for s/s of serotonin syndrome

Interactions apomorphine:hypotension, LOC drugs that alter hepatic drug-metabolizing enzymes, phenobarbital, rifampin antiarrythmics, anti-psychotics, antidepressants SSRIs, SSNRIs drug-herb: horehound, St John's wort

Evaluation of Medication Effectiveness Symptoms of nausea and vomiting will be reduced

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Client Education instruct pt to immediately report difficulty breathing after admin! ! Teach pt to place ODTs or film on tongue, allow to dissolve, then swallow w saliva

THERAPEU TIC P ROCEDURE

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