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Which of the following medications is considered unsuitable for treating travel sickness?
Which of the following medications is considered unsuitable for treating travel sickness?
What medication is not recommended for motion sickness due to its potential to cause sedation?
What medication is not recommended for motion sickness due to its potential to cause sedation?
Which medication is not suitable for treating travel sickness in children due to its potential to cause paradoxical reactions?
Which medication is not suitable for treating travel sickness in children due to its potential to cause paradoxical reactions?
What medication is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma due to its potential to worsen the condition?
What medication is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma due to its potential to worsen the condition?
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Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its risk of causing extrapyramidal reactions?
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its risk of causing extrapyramidal reactions?
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Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause anticholinergic effects?
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause anticholinergic effects?
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Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause QT interval prolongation?
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause QT interval prolongation?
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Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause tachycardia?
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause tachycardia?
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Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause seizures?
Which medication is not suitable for travel sickness due to its potential to cause seizures?
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Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause respiratory depression?
Which medication is not recommended for travel sickness due to its potential to cause respiratory depression?
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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.
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Description
A patient visits a pharmacy seeking travel sickness medication. Identify the drugs considered unsuitable for treatment. Test your pharmacology knowledge!
