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Nausea and Vomiting - Coggle Diagram
Nausea and Vomiting
Important to fully assess/consider all possible causes
hypercalcemia
oral candidiasis
gastritis
Causes can be multifactorial
Constipation
General measures
Mouth care
Small amounts of fluid and food prn
Positioning
Prescribing
Regular and prn dosing
PO or SC
Cautions when prescribing
Cyclizine
May worsen heart failure
Should not be administered with metoclopramide (blocks final common pathway through which metoclopramide acts)
May crystallize when mixed with buscopan in syringe driver
Metoclopramide/Domperidone
For short-term use for nausea/vomiting, not as prokinetic
Avoid use of domperidone in patients with heart conduction defects
Nausea and Vomiting Medication