Many chemotherapy agents cause nausea and vomiting. The type and dose of antiemetic prescribed are based on:
1. the potential of specific antineoplastics to cause nausea and vomiting.
2. how many other medications the client is taking.
3. the severity of the client's symptoms.
4. the dose of the antineoplastics.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: This is the correct answer.
Rationale 2: Other medications the client is taking do not determine the dose or type of antiemetic.
Rationale 3: This might be true, but is not the best answer.
Rationale 4: The dose of the antineoplastics does not determine the dose or type of antiemetic.
Global Rationale: The type and dose of the antiemetic is based on the known emetogenic potential of the specific antineoplastic drugs employed. The patient's other medications, the severity of symptoms, and the antineoplastic dose are not significant factors in this decision.
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