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Title: There are several classifications of drugs that can be used to prevent or treat
Post by: colleen on Jan 26, 2013
There are several classifications of drugs that can be used to prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. One such classification is dopamine antagonists, which include which of the following drugs?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Compazine
2. Torcan
3. Reglan
4. Zofran
5. Vistaril


Title: Re: There are several classifications of drugs that can be used to prevent or treat
Post by: robertling on Jan 29, 2013
1,2,3 -- Knowing the appropriate classification of drugs helps the nurse to anticipate possible side effects and complications of drug therapy. Compazine, Torcan, and Reglan are all considered to be dopamine antagonists. Zofran is a serotonin receptor antagonist. Vistaril is classified as an antihistamine.