A client receiving emetogenic chemotherapy should receive which of the following medications as a premedication?
a. promethazine c. ondansetron
b. droperidol d. meclizine
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not used as a premedication to prevent nausea.
B Incorrect: This is not used as a premedication to prevent nausea.
C Correct: This is the most common serotonin-blocking agent used as a premed for chemotherapy.
D Incorrect: This is most often used to prevent and treat motion sickness.
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