A Pregnant Patient Who Is Taking Ondansetron [Zofran] for Morning

question 10

Multiple Choice

A pregnant patient who is taking ondansetron [Zofran] for morning sickness tells the nurse she is experiencing headache and dizziness. What will the nurse tell her?

• A) It is not safe to take this drug during pregnancy.
• B) These are common side effects of ondansetron.
• C) She should stop taking the ondansetron immediately.
• D) She should report these adverse effects to her provider.

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Definitions:

Intensity

The degree of strength, force, or energy of a stimulus or behavior.

Amplitude

The height or strength of a wave signal, which in the context of sound refers to its loudness and in light, its brightness.

Sound Wave

A wave of compression and rarefaction, by which sound is propagated in an elastic medium such as air.

Loudness

The dimension of auditory experience related to the intensity of a pressure wave.