Scopolamine Can Be Used to Prevent the Nausea and Vomiting

Multiple Choice

Scopolamine can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. The patient is taught to:

A) Apply the transdermal disk at least 4 hours before the antiemetic effect is desired.
B) Swallow the tablet 1 hour before traveling where motion sickness is possible.
C) Place the tablet under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.
D) Change the transdermal disk daily for maximal effect.