Antiemetics should be used to treat
a. dyspnea. c. anxiety.
b. nausea and vomiting. d. edema.
B
Nausea and vomiting are common and should be treated with antiemetics. Dyspnea is best managed with close evaluation of the patient and the use of opioids, sedatives, and nonpharmacologic interventions (oxygen, positioning, and increased ambient air flow). Benzodiazepines, especially midazolam with its rapid onset and short half-life, are frequently used to treat anxiety.
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