The most common reason for prescribing antiemetic drugs is:
1. psychosis.
2. morning sickness.
3. therapy with antineoplastic drugs.
4. hyperemesis gravidarum.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Psychosis is not one of the most common reasons for prescribing antiemetic drugs.
Rationale 2: Morning sickness is not one of the most common reasons for prescribing antiemetic drugs.
Rationale 3: Therapy with antineoplastic drugs is one of the most common reasons for prescribing antiemetic drugs.
Rationale 4: Hyperemesis gravidarum is not one of the most common reasons for prescribing antiemetic drugs.
Global Rationale: Therapy with antineoplastic drugs is one of the most common reasons for prescribing antiemetic drugs. Hyperemesis gravidarum is not common and morning sickness occurs with a limited population. Psychosis is not associated with nausea and vomiting.
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