The nurse would expect to administer which drug when treating hyperemesis gravidarum?
a. THC (Marinol)
b. Haloperidol (Haldol)
c. Dexamethasone (Prednisone)
d. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
ANS: D
Metoclopramide is the drug of choice when treating hyperemesis gravidarum because no teratogenic effects have been reported with the use of this drug. THC is used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with cancer and cancer treatment. Haloperidol is used in the treatment of nausea associated with chemotherapy. Prednisone is used in the treatment of nausea associated with pregnancy, postsurgical state, chemotherapy, radiation, and bowel obstruction.
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