The nurse is working in the medical station at a local amusement park. An adult is being seen complaining of dizziness and feelings of "seasickness" after going on several rides. What would the nurse suspect the patient may benefit from?
A) An anticholinergic
B) A histamine H2 blocker
C) Substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist
D) Cannabis
A
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Nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness is best treated with an anticholinergic that acts as an antihistamine. Histamine H2 blockers affect gastric acid production. Substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonists and cannabis are prescribed only as adjuncts to cancer chemotherapy drugs or other therapy.
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