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Anaesthesia · Perioperative complications
Sample itemWhat is postoperative nausea and vomiting managed with when indicated?
Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.
The answer and the reasoning
B. Antiemetic therapy
The decisive Perioperative complications principle supports Antiemetic therapy; it most directly explains the clinical description, safety priority, or appropriate intervention in the stem.
Option by option
A. Routine intubation
Routine intubation does not match the stated perioperative complications feature.
B. Antiemetic therapy (correct)
Correct. Antiemetic therapy is supported by the central clue given.
C. Fluid restriction
Fluid restriction is inconsistent with the diagnosis, mechanism, or priority described.
D. Anticoagulation only
Anticoagulation only may have another role but is not the best answer in this scenario.
Source note: Original NextPrep sample item — pending expert review. This item is original practice material awaiting independent expert review, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.
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