ondansetron
5-HT3 antiemeticWhat it's for
Nausea/vomiting
Nursing considerations
- QT prolongation at higher IV doses
- Constipation with repeat dosing
- Works best BEFORE nausea peaks
Key side effects
📈 Watch
QT stack, bowel pattern
Source: Generic names only, per NCSBN convention. Primary sources: Lehne's Pharmacology for Nursing Care, 11th ed.; Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses. Educational reference — verify every medication decision against your facility's formulary, pharmacy, and the prescriber. Doses shown are typical adult references, not recommendations.Reference only — verify against your facility's policy.
