Case 1 of 2Gastrointestinal and HepaticNausea and vomiting
A 28-year-old woman presents to your clinic complaining of nausea and vomiting. She is 8 weeks pregnant and reports that she is unable to tolerate anything by mouth, vomiting almost immediately after eating or drinking. She has had minimal oral intake for the past two days and feels weak and lightheaded.
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How would you manage this patient's condition?
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AIV glucose first, then thiamine
BImmediate termination of pregnancy
CStrict bed rest only, withhold all medication
DNSAIDs for nausea control
EOral rehydration only, no antiemetics
FHospitalize if dehydrated, give IV fluids and electrolytes, give thiamine before any glucose-containing fluids, and start antiemetics (doxylamine-pyridoxine first-line; metoclopramide, ondansetron, or dimenhydrinate as alternatives)
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