10 Questions
Which of the following medications is considered unsuitable for treating travel sickness?
Metoclopramide
What medication is not recommended for motion sickness due to its potential to cause sedation?
Dramamine
Which medication is not suitable for treating travel sickness in children due to its potential to cause paradoxical reactions?
Promethazine
What medication is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma due to its potential to worsen the condition?
Scopolamine
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its risk of causing extrapyramidal reactions?
Metoclopramide
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause anticholinergic effects?
Metoclopramide
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause QT interval prolongation?
Ondansetron
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause tachycardia?
Metoclopramide
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause seizures?
Meclizine
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause respiratory depression?
Dimenhydrinate
Study Notes
Travel Sickness Medication
- Antihistamines are not suitable for children under 2 years old due to their sedative effects.
- Scopolamine patches are not recommended for patients with glaucoma, urinary retention, or gastrointestinal obstruction.
- Medications with sympathomimetic properties, such as pseudoephedrine, are not suitable for patients with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, or anxiety.
- Anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines are not recommended for travel sickness due to their potential for dependency and sedation.
A patient visits a pharmacy seeking travel sickness medication. Identify the drugs considered unsuitable for treatment. Test your pharmacology knowledge!
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