A hospitalized patient with Parkinson's disease who is receiving apomorphine to treat "off" episodes develops nausea and vomiting. The nurse will discuss the use of which medication with the patient's provider?

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Trimethobenzamide can be used as an antiemetic in patients treated with apomorphine. Serotonin receptor agonists (eg,ondansetron)and dopamine receptor antagonists (eg,prochlorperazine)cannot be used,because they increase the risk of serious postural hypotension. Levodopa only increases nausea and vomiting.

A Hospitalized Patient with Parkinson's Disease Who Is Receiving Apomorphine