Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV)is a Problem That Affects Approximately

question 11

Multiple Choice

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a problem that affects approximately 30% of PACU patients.Patients with four or more risk factors have a higher incidence of PONV.Select the option that best reflects relevant risk factors for PONV.

• A) Reaction to nitrous oxide, atopy, postmenopausal, use of volatile anesthetics
• B) Latex sensitivity, male gender, use of halogenated gas induction
• C) Predisposition to malignant hyperthermia, night sweats, motion sickness, male gender
• D) Nonsmoker, female gender, postoperative opioids, use of nitrous oxide

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