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ONDANSETRON EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Ondansetron PEAK EFFECTS

Answer:

unknown

Question 2: Ondansetron Pediatric Dosage

Answer:

(1 month to 12 years old) Greater than 40 kg- 4 mg IV slow push over 2 - 5 minutes; Less than 40 kg- 0.1 mg/kg IV slow push over 2 - 5 minutes; 4-12 years old 4 mg PO ODT or ODT

Question 3: Ondansetron INDICATIONS

Answer:

N/V

Question 4: Ondansetron CLASS

Answer:

Antiemetic agent

Question 5: GENERIC NAME

Answer:

Ondansetron

Question 6: Ondansetron ONSET OF ACTION

Answer:

Unknown but maybe 10-30 minutes

Question 7: Ondansetron DURATION OF ACTION

Answer:

Half life ~ 4 hours. Duration unknown

Question 8: Ondansetron DOSE/ROUTE, Adult Dosage

Answer:

• - 8 mg IV slow push over 2 - 5 minutes 8 mg PO ODT or tablet

Question 9: Ondansetron CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer:

Hypersensitivity,Use with caution in patients with hepatic impairment

Question 10: Ondansetron BRAND NAME

Answer:

Zofran

Question 11: Ondansetron ADVERSE REACTIONS

Answer:

CNS; Headache, malaise, fatigue, dizziness, fever, sedation, extrapyramidal syndrome, Cardiovascular; Chest pain, arrhythmias Respiratory; Hypoxia, GI & Hepatic; Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, xerostomia, decreased appetite, Skin; Rash

Question 12: Ondansetron AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE

Answer:

8mg

Question 13: Ondansetron MECHANISM OF ACTION

Answer:

Selectively blocks serotonin 5-HT3 receptors located in the CNS at the chemoreceptor trigger zone and in the peripheral nervous system on nerve-terminals of the vagus nerve

Question 14: Ondansetron INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Answer:

Inducers or inhibitors of P450 drug metabolizing enzymes may alter the clearance of Ondansetron. No dosage adjustment is recommended.