A pregnant patient who is taking ondansetron (Zofran) for morning sickness tells the nurse she is experiencing headache and dizziness. What will the nurse tell her?
a. It is not safe to take this drug during pregnancy.
b. These are common side effects of ondansetron.
c. She should stop taking the ondansetron immediately.
d. She should report these adverse effects to her provider.
ANS: B
The most common side effects of ondansetron are headache, diarrhea, and dizziness. Ondansetron is used off-label to treat morning sickness. These side effects do not indicate a need to stop taking the drug or to report the side effects to the provider.
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