Nausea symptoms vomiting

The most significant occupational exposures to zinc would occur during the smelting and refining of zinc ore. The standards for occupational exposure have been estabUshed at a level to prevent the onset of metal fume fever. This temporary condition is caused by excessive exposure to freshly formed fumes of zinc oxide and results in flulike symptoms of fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, nausea and vomiting. 

Didanosine Take this drug on an empty stomach because food decreases absorption. Follow the instructions for administration carefully. Crush the drug and mix it with water. Discontinue use of the drug and notify the primary health care provider if any numbness or tingling of the extremities is experienced. Report any signs of abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting. Didanosine is not a cure for AIDS and does not prevent the spread of the disease, but it may decrease the symptoms of AIDS. 

If diarrhea occurs, contact die primary health care provider. If symptoms of gallbladder disease (pain, nausea, or vomiting) occur, immediately contact the primary health care provider. 

Antineoplastic drugs are potentially toxic and their administration is often associated with many serious adverse reactions. At times, some of these adverse effects are allowed because the only alternative is to stop treatment of the malignancy. A treatment plan is developed that will prevent, lessen, or treat most or all of the symptoms of a specific adverse reaction. An example of prevention is giving an antiemetic before administering an antineoplastic drug known to cause severe nausea and vomiting. An example of treatment of the symptoms of an adverse reaction is the administration of an antiemetic and intravenous (IV) fluids and electrolytes when severe vomiting occurs. 

In some instances, excessive oral use may produce nausea and vomiting. Some individuals may use sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) for the relief of gastric disturbances, such as pain, discomfort, symptoms of indigestion, and gas. Prolonged use of oral sodium bicarbonate or excessive doses of IV sodium bicarbonate may result in systemic alkalosis. 

Systemic overloading of calcium ionsin the systemic circulation resultsin acute hypercatcemic syndrome. Symptoms of hyper-catcemic syndrome indude elevated plasma calcium, weakness, lethargy, severe nausea and vomiting, coma, and, if left untreated, death. The nurse reportsany sgnsof hypercatcemic syndrome immediately to the primary health care provider. 

Although many who experiment with opioids experience euphoria or symptom rehef with the first use, some experimenters use these drugs only a few times and then avoid further use because of an awareness of the risks or because of unpleasant side effects such as nausea or vomiting. Even for those... 

O Nausea and vomiting are symptoms that can be due to a number of different causes. 

To treat nausea and vomiting most effectively, it is important to first identify the underlying cause of the symptoms. 

The primary goal of treatment is to relieve the symptoms of nausea and vomiting, which should increase the patient s quality of life. Drug therapy for nausea and vomiting should be safe, effective, and economical. 

The symptoms of simple nausea and vomiting are self-limited or can be relieved with minimal treatment. Monitor patients for adequate oral intake and alleviation of nausea and vomiting. 

Develop a treatment plan with the patient and other health care professionals if appropriate. Choose therapeutic options based on the underlying cause of nausea and vomiting, duration and severity of symptoms, comor-bid conditions, medication allergies, presence of contraindications, risk of drug-drug interactions, and treatment adverse-effect profiles. 

Alarm (or red flag) symptoms include worsening of constipation, blood in the stools, weight loss, fever, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. 

Monitor for the maintenance of hydration, particularly when symptoms continue for more than 48 hours. Look for increasing thirst, decreased urination, dark-colored urine, dry mucous membranes, and rapid heartbeat as suggestive of dehydration, especially when nausea and vomiting have been present. 

Apomorphine is approved for acute off episodes in patients with advanced stages of PD. The onset of effect is within 10 to 20 minutes and the duration of effect is about 60 minutes. It requires premedication with an antiemetic because it causes nausea and vomiting. Antiemetics that block central dopamine worsen the symptoms of PD, and 5-HT3 antagonists, such as ondansetron, can aggravate PD-related hypotension. Trimethobenzamide (300 mg three times daily) should be... 

Recommend a pharmacotherapy regimen that is likely to minimize risk to the fetus or baby for the following disorders that are commonly experienced during pregnancy nausea and vomiting, constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn, pain, and upper respiratory symptoms. 

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