Vomiting is a problem resulting from cancer therapy. ________ are more effective in preventing vomiting than they are in treating it; they should be administered prophylactically before administering chemotherapy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Antiemetics
Vomiting is a problem resulting from cancer therapy. Antiemetics are more effective in preventing vomiting than they are in treating it; they should be administered prophylactically before administering chemotherapy.
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