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Chemotherapy-Related Nausea & Vomiting
Author Bio
Introduction
What Causes Nausea & Vomiting?
Automatic Nervous System
Currently selected section: Chemotherapy Induced NV
NV Control
Issues in Research Design
Case Study 1
Case Study 2
Summary


Chapter 11: Chemotherapy-Related Nausea & Vomiting: Phases of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea & Emesis
        

Acute Versus Delayed NV

It is important to distinguish between acute NV and delayed NV for both clinical and research purposes.

Clinical Definition
Acute NV Delayed NV
Nausea and vomiting that occur within 24 hours of treatment.Nausea and vomiting that occur more than 24 hours after the time of treatment.


Question 4.3

Which type of nausea and vomiting do you think current antiemetics are more effective at controlling?

Selection AAcute NV
Selection BDelayed NV

 

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