Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe vomiting. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Prochlorperazine. Prochlorperazine is an antiemetic medication used to treat severe vomiting. It works by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain, helping to relieve nausea and vomiting. Propafenone (A) is an antiarrhythmic medication, not indicated for vomiting. Metformin (C) is used to treat diabetes, not vomiting. Simvastatin (D) is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol, not for vomiting. In this scenario, the nurse should administer Prochlorperazine to help alleviate the client's severe vomiting.