Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN) Practice Exam

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Compazine is primarily indicated for which condition?

Anxiety
Nausea and vomiting
Sedation
Severe pain

The correct answer is: Nausea and vomiting

Compazine, also known by its generic name prochlorperazine, is primarily indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called phenothiazines, which work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain. By doing so, Compazine effectively reduces the signals that trigger nausea and the vomiting reflex. While this medication can have sedative effects and may be used off-label for anxiety or in certain pain management contexts, its main and established use is in controlling nausea and vomiting. This makes option B the most accurate and relevant choice in regard to Compazine's primary indication.