A Patient Is Experiencing Intractable Hiccups

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is experiencing intractable hiccups.Which drug will the nurse expect to administer to this patient?

• A)metoclopramide
• B)prochlorperazine
• C)scopolamine
• D)granisetron

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