Chapter 75: Motion Sickness

Question 1

Which antihistamines are used for motion sickness

Answer 1

diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, and meclizine

Question 2

Dimenhydrinate brand name

Answer 2

Dramamine

Question 3

meclizine brand name

Answer 3

Dramamime All Day Less Drowsy, Bonine

Question 4

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

Answer 4

30-60 min

Question 5

Scopolamine brand name

Answer 5

Transderm Scop

Question 6

How is scopolamine used

Answer 6

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
Do NOT drive - high level of sedation, dizziness, confusion

Question 7

Scopolamine CI

Answer 7

hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids, closed-angle glaucoma

Question 8

Scopolamine SE

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

false

contains metal

Question 10

Dimenhydrinate uses

Answer 10

motion sickness, N/V

Question 11

Scopolamine uses

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Dimenhydrinate warnings

Answer 12

CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)

Question 13

Dimenhydinate SE

Answer 13

dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, blurry vision

Question 14

Meclizine warnings

Answer 14

CNS depression, increased IOP (glaucoma)

Question 15

Meclizine SE

Answer 15

Sedation, dry mouth, dry/blurry vision

Question 16

Which drug is commonly used for vertigo

Answer 16

Meclizine