Anticipatory nausea:
A) immediately follows a chemotherapy treatment
B) happens during chemotherapy treatment
C) is easy to treat and control with medication
D) often occurs before chemotherapy treatment

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Anticipatory nausea refers to nausea and vomiting that occur before chemotherapy treatment due to the anticipation of the negative effects of treatment. It is a conditioned response that can develop after previous experiences of nausea during chemotherapy. As a result, it is often difficult to treat and control with medication.

Anticipatory Nausea