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Help! I have a 63 year old male pt. with pancreatic CA who has undergone a jejunostomy in the past. He is chronically nauseated and is having trouble keeping even fluids down. Currently he's on... Read More

  1. by shrinky
    Sep 22, '08
    Occupation: Part-time Diabetic Nurse Educator- retired from full time work Specialty: 43 year(s) of experience in Hospice, Palliative Care, OB/GYN, Peds, ; From: US ; Joined: Sep '07; Posts: 155; Likes: 142
    I have had success with Marinol when other drugs are not effective. We have also used ABHR gel every 6 hours with success. Good luck.:heartbeat
  2. by AtlantaRN
    Oct 3, '08
    Occupation: med/surg/hospice/home health RN Specialty: 13 year(s) of experience ; Joined: Oct '98; Posts: 772; Likes: 293
    i have the same problem with a patient in his late 40's with pancreatic cancer, i've tried abhr suppositories, levsin, phenergan, nexium 40mg bid, and nothing will touch him
  3. by finn11707
    Oct 8, '08
    Occupation: hospice casemanager Specialty: ICU,HOME HEALTH, HOSPICE, HEALTH ED ; Joined: Jul '08; Posts: 143; Likes: 98
    Have you tried decadron? It work for some when other meds don't

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