Motion Sickness Flashcards

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Natural pdts for motion sickness?

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Ginger (in teas or supplement)

Peppermint

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Non-pharmacologic therapy for motion sickness?

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Sea band (wristband that presses on an acupuncture pt located on the wrist)

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What’s the most commonly prescribed med for motion sickness?

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Scopolamine (Transderm Scop)

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Howz Scopolamine (Transderm Scop) used?

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Applied behind ear, 4-6 hrs prior to need

Last 3 days

Don’t cut patch, alternate ears and wash hands afterwards

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List antihistamines used in motion sickness

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Cyclizine (Marezine)

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

Meclizine (Bonine)

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In what grp of pts is Promethazine (rx only) CI? Why?

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Children, esp < 2 yrs

Bcuz of risk of respiratory depression

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What’s the similarity btw scopolamine (Transderm Scop) and all antihistamines used in motion sickness?

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All have anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, dizziness, constipation, confusion - in elderly, stinging eyes - if touch eyes after handling patch)

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How soon b4 travel should oral meds be taken?

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30-60 mins prior

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What should pts be told may occur after they used motion sickness meds?

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They may feel tired

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What should be avoided with Transderm Scop use?

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Alcohol

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Where is Transderm Scop applied?

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Behind ears (press for 30sec)

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How soon b4 travel should Transderm Scop be applied?

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At least 4 hrs before,

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What should be done immediately after applying Transderm Scop patch?

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Wash hands thoroughly

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