A 55-year-old female is receiving chemotherapy for metastatic carcinoma. She threatens to stop her treatment because of
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2022 3:49 pm
A 55-year-old female is receiving chemotherapy for metastatic carcinoma. She threatens to stop her treatment because of severe nausea and vomiting. The oncologist plans to use prochlorperazine to reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapeutic agents. What is the mechanism of action of prochlorperazine?
A. Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonist
B. Blocking dopamine receptors
C. Cannabinoids related
D. Blockage of prostaglandins E. H2 receptor antagonist
A. Serotonin 5-HT3 antagonist
B. Blocking dopamine receptors
C. Cannabinoids related
D. Blockage of prostaglandins E. H2 receptor antagonist