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select the correct answer.
lara is undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. after her chemotherapy session she suffers from bouts of nausea and vomiting. what type of medications can subdue her vomiting?
a. antacids
b. antiemetics
c. appendicitis
d. laxatives
e. ort
Antiemetics are medications specifically designed to prevent or reduce nausea and vomiting. Antacids are for heartburn (neutralizing stomach acid). Appendicitis is a medical condition (inflammation of the appendix), not a medication. Laxatives are for constipation. ORT (Oral Rehydration Therapy) is for rehydration, not directly for stopping vomiting.
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B. antiemetics