A client complains of nausea and vomiting. Which medication would not be prescribed for this client?
1. Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil)
2. Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
3. Promethazine (Phenergan)
4. Ondansetron (Zofran)
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Rationale 1: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is used to treat diarrhea.
Rationale 2: Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 3: Promethazine (Phenergan) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Rationale 4: Ondansetron (Zofran) is used to treat nausea and vomiting.
Global Rationale: Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) is used to treat diarrhea. Prochlorperazine (Compazine), promethazine (Phenergan), and ondansetron (Zofran) are used to treat nausea and vomiting.
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