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Melani1276

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is teaching a patient who is about to take a long car trip about using dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) to prevent motion sickness. What information is important to include when teaching this patient?
 
  a. Do not drive while taking this medication.
  b. Dry mouth is a sign of toxicity with this mediation.
  c. Take the medication 1 to 2 hours prior to beginning the trip.
  d. Take 100 mg up to 6 times daily for best effect.

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about the use of antipsychotic drugs for antiemetic purposes. The nurse will explain that, when given as antiemetics, these drugs are given
 
  a. in smaller doses.
  b. less frequently.
  c. with anticholinergics.
  d. with antihistamines.


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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Drowsiness is a common side effect of dimenhydrinate, so patients should be cautioned against driving while taking this drug. Dry mouth is a common side effect and not a sign of toxicity. The drug should be taken 30 minutes prior to travel. The maximum recommended dose is 400 mg per day.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antipsychotic medications have antiemetic properties in smaller doses.


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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