Antiemetic Medications

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (122 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

6

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Nausea is a commonly encountered symptom in healthcare that is difficult for any patient. Causes may be as simple as the body's defense against an ingested toxin to a complex association set of signals activated by motion, medications, anesthesia, position, stress, pregnancy, psychiatric disorder, or fear. Multiple or single neurohumoral pathways may be involved. Indications for the treatment of symptoms require astute evaluation by the treating provider. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, activity, adverse events, and other critical elements of antiemetic therapy in the clinical setting as relates to the essential points needed by members of an interprofessional team managing the care of patients who experience nausea and vomiting as part of a clinical presentation.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the various possible etiologies requiring antiemetic therapy.

  • Determine the mechanism of action of various antiemetic medications.

  • Assess the potential adverse events for various antiemetic medications.

  • Communicate the role of interprofessional coordination in guiding patient care when antiemetics are part of the patient's therapy to achieve optimal outcomes.

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Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

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