A 26-year-old primigravida at 10 weeks seeks anti-emetics for hyperemesis gravidarum. Unable to tolerate oral meds. Which is appropriate first-line pa...

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A 26-year-old primigravida at 10 weeks seeks anti-emetics for hyperemesis gravidarum. Unable to tolerate oral meds. Which is appropriate first-line parenteral option?

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IV fluids plus IV cyclizine

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IV ondansetron first line for all

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IM prochlorperazine

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Metoclopramide only after 20 weeks

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Dexamethasone

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Hyperemesis gravidarum

A 26-year-old primigravida at 10 weeks seeks anti-emetics for hyperemesis gravidarum. Unable to tolerate oral meds. Which is appropriate first-line parenteral option?