A client is prescribed an antipsychotic drug that also has an antiemetic effect. Which of the following would the nurse identify as having this effect? Select all that apply
A) Lithium (Eskalith)
B) Aripiprazole (Abilify)
C) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
D) Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
E) Clozapine (Clozaril)
Ans: C, D
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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and prochlorperazine (Compazine) are antipsychotic medications that have antiemetic effects. Lithium, aripiprazole, and clozapine do not.
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