Nausea and Vomiting Treatment Options

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Nausea and vomiting are commonly experienced symptoms with a wide variety of possible causes. This Ausmed Course will help to ensure treatment options provided to patients are evidence-based and that the healthcare professional has a strong understanding of the pharmacology involved.

Content

4 Units • 15 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Pretest
3 Questions
Causes of Nausea and Vomiting
4m
Medicine Choices for Nausea and Vomiting
2 Questions
13m
Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting
8 Questions
14m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Identify some of the causes of nausea and vomiting.

2

Discuss the use of medicines used to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

3

Offer treatment choices for common causes of nausea and vomiting.

4

Discuss the side effects, adverse reactions and precautions of these medicines.

Who it's for:

Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regularly involved in prescribing, dispensing or administering medicines for the treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Purpose:

The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to examine possible causes of nausea and vomiting and provide learners with the knowledge to assist in the treatment, referral and counseling of a patient.

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Last updated27 Nov 2024

Published05 Aug 2020

Due for review29 Nov 2027
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