Motion Sickness Flashcards
1
Q
What are symptoms of motion sickness
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- nausea and vomiting
- pale skin
- cold sweats
- dizziness
- triggered by travel
2
Q
Motion sickness referral
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- symptoms continue after stopping travel
- taking other anticholinergic drugs (tricyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines
3
Q
2 drugs for motion sickness
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- Antihistamines
- Antimuscarinic drugs
4
Q
Motion Sickness OTC products: Antimuscarinic drugs: Journey under 4 hours
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Kewlls (10+)
Kwells Kids (4+)
Joy-ride (3+)
—Take up to 30 mins before—
5
Q
Motion Sickness OTC products: Antimuscarinic drugs: Journey 24 hours or more
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Scopoderm Patches
—Take 5 to 6 hours before or evening before—
6
Q
What hyoscine is contraindicated in
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- glaucoma
- benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
7
Q
Motion Sickness OTC treatment: Antihistamines: Journey 4 to 8 hours
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- Cinnarizine (Sturgeron) (5+ years) (lasts 8 hours) (take 2 hours before)
- Promethazine (lasts 6 to 8 hours) (2+ years) (take night before)
8
Q
Motion sickness non-pharmaceutical
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- Acupressure wristbands (sea-band)
- Ginger Herbal Supplements
9
Q
Why are non-pharmacological treatments good
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- good for pregnant/ breastfeeding
- drivers (avoids drowsiness)
- Those who cant take anticholinergic drugs
10
Q
Motion sickness advice
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- keep still
- rest head
- look at stable object/ close your eyes
- fresh air
- relax