Which classifications of medication do antiemetic drugs belong to?(Select all that apply.)
1. Benzodiazepines
2. Glucocorticoids
3. Antipsychotics
4. Antihistamines
5. Opioids
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1:Benzodiazepines are used as antiemetics.
Rationale 2:Glucocorticoids are used as antiemetics.
Rationale 3:Antipsychotics are used as antiemetics.
Rationale 4:Antihistamines are used as antiemetics.
Rationale 5: Opioids are not an antiemetic drug.
Global Rationale: Antiemetic drugs include many different classes, including antipsychotics, antihistamines, serotonin-receptor blockers, glucocorticoids, and benzodiazepines. Opioids is incorrect because antiemetic drugs include many different classes, including antipsychotics, antihistamine, glucocorticoids, and benzodiazepines.
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