How does metoclopramide reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting?
1. It decreases mobility in the entire GI tract.
2. It decreases chemoreceptor stimulation.
3. It improves the body's response to analgesic medication.
4. It promotes motility in the small intestine.
Correct Answer: 2
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