Which Antiemetic Drug Class Is Reserved for Patients with Severe

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which antiemetic drug class is reserved for patients with severe nausea and vomiting?

• A)Cannabinoids
• B)Phenothiazines
• C)Serotonin (5-HT₃) receptor antagonists
• D)Substance P/neurokinin₁ (NK₁) receptor antagonists

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Definitions:

Pyromania

A psychiatric disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to deliberately start fires.

Pyr/o

This refers to fire or fever; often used in medical terms to describe conditions related to heat or burning sensations.

Gynecoid

Pertaining to the female body shape or female characteristics, often used in medical contexts to describe physical traits.

-cyst

A suffix used to denote a cyst or cyst-like structure, often used in medical terminology.