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A 40 year old woman has had varicose vein surgery, planned as a day patient. After the operation, she is distressed by repeated retching and vomiting. Her pain is currently well controlled. What is the best management strategy?

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A 40 year old woman has had varicose vein surgery, planned as a day patient. After the operation, she is distressed by repeated retching and vomiting. Her pain is currently well controlled. What is the best management strategy?


  1. Tramadol
  2. Co-codamol
  3. IM morphine
  4. IV ondansetron
  5. PO ondansetron

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The key is D. IV ondensatron. [As there is repeated retching and vomiting patient cannot keep oral medication down. So IV ondansatron should be given].

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