The Client Who Has Received Odansetron (Zofran) Asks, "What Will

question 11

Multiple Choice

The client who has received odansetron (Zofran) asks, "What will the drug do?" The nurse should base a reply on the knowledge that odansetron

• A) controls intraoperative secretions.
• B) produces an antiemetic effect.
• C) promotes rapid sedation.
• D) relieves postoperative pain.

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Definitions:

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin.