Ondansetron

Question 1

Ondansetron Class

Answer 1

Anti-emetic, Selective seratonin receptor antagonist

Question 2

Ondansetron MOA

Answer 2

Selective 5HT-3 seratonin antagonist in the CNS at the chemoreceptor trigger zone and in the PNS on the nerve terminals of the vagus nerve, blocking nausea and emesis

Question 3

Ondansetron Indication

Answer 3

Nausea and or vomiting

Question 4

Ondansetron Contraindication

Answer 4

Congenital long QT syndrome

Question 5

Ondansetron Adult Dose

Answer 5

4mg IVP/ODT + 2 repeats

Question 6

Ondansetron Pregnancy Class

Answer 6

B (not harmful to animals, untested in humans) caution should be used in first trimester

Question 7

Ondansetron Broselow White and Smaller IV/IM Dose

Answer 7

BHO 0.1mg/kg max 4mg IV/IM

Question 8

Ondansetron Broselow Red and Smaller ODT Dose

Answer 8

BHO 4mg ODT