Chapter 75: Motion Sickness

Question 1

Which antihistamines are used for motion sickness

Answer 1

Cyclizine

diphenyldramine

dimenhydrinate

meclizine

Question 2

dimenhydrinate brand name

Answer 2

Dramamine

Question 3

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

Answer 3

30-60 min

Question 4

Scopolamine brand name

Answer 4

Transderm Scop

Question 5

How is scopolamine used

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Scopolamine CI

Answer 6

hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids

angle closure glaucoma

Question 7

Scopolamine SE

Answer 7

dry mouth

CNS effects (drowsiness, dizziness, confusion)

stinging of eyes and pupil dilation

risk of increased IOP

Question 8

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

Answer 8

false

Question 9

Meclizine brand name

Answer 9

Dramamine All Day Less Drowsy

Question 10

Dimenhydrinate uses

Answer 10

motion sickness

N/V

Question 11

Scopolamine uses

Answer 11

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

Question 12

Dimenhydinate 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

Vertigo = A sudden internal or external spinning sensation, often triggered by moving your head too quickly.

Answer 16

Meclizine