Chapter 75: Motion Sickness Flashcards

1
Q

Which antihistamines are used for motion sickness

A

Cyclizine, diphenyldramine, dimenhydrinate, and meclizine

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2
Q

Dimenhydrinate brand name

A

Dramamine

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3
Q

Oral meds for motion sickness must be taken ____ min prior to the needed effect

A

30-60 min

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4
Q

Scopolamine brand name

A

Transderm Scop

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5
Q

How is scopolamine used

A

1 patch behind the ear 4 hrs before the effect is needed or night before surgery
Press firmly to skin behind ear for 30 seconds
May use a new patch every 3 days PRN to opposite ear
Wash hands after applying

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6
Q

Scopolamine CI

A

hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids, angle closure glaucoma

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7
Q

Scopolamine SE

A

dry mouth, CNS effects (drowsiness, dizziness, confusion), stinging of eyes and pupil dilation, risk of increased IOP

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8
Q

T/F: Scopolamine patch does not need to be removed before an MRI

A

false

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9
Q

Meclizine brand name

A

Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy

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10
Q

Dimenhydrinate uses

A

motion sickness and N/V

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11
Q

Scopolamine uses

A

Motion sickness and preoperative (e.g., C-section)

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12
Q

Dimenhydinate warnings

A

CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)

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13
Q

Dimenhydinate SE

A

dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision

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14
Q

Meclizine warnings

A

CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)

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15
Q

Meclizine SE

A

Sedation, dry mouth, dry/blurry vision

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16
Q

Which drug is commonly used for vertigo

A

Meclizine