Nausea and vomiting

The Primary and Final FRCA examinations require an extensive knowledge of anti-emetic agents. We have therefore written a new educational resource section on post-operative nausea and vomiting. The tutorials have been tailored to the FRCA syllabus and we have also added some past questions relevant to these topics. Read other sections by using the navigation bar on the right side of every page. Primary FRCA Syllabus   Systematic Pharmacology Antiemetic agents …. Induction Causes of regurgitation and vomiting during induction, prevention and management   Q. Primary Viva Questions - What anti-emetic agents do you know? - Describe their mode of action.     Final FRCA Syllabus   Applied Clinical Pharmacology The use of anxiolytics, sedatives and anti-sialogogues. Pro-kinetic and anti- emetic drugs.. Q. Short Answer Question - Write a guideline for reducing and treating post-operative nausea and vomiting.

Pages within this section General principles of PONV Physiology of PONV Patients at risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) 5-HT3 antagonists Anticholinergics Anti-histamines Dexamethasone Acupuncture Cannabinoids Benzodiazepines Anti-NK1 Combination therapy Non-pharmacological causes and treatments of PONV Anti-dopaminergics Propofol Gastrointestinal secretions and vomiting