A woman is planning to drive about 500 miles from home to see her grandchildren and asks the nurse which drug would be most effective for treating motion sickness is. The nurse's best reply is:
a. "Meclizine HCl also called Antivert will help prevent/relieve your motion sickness."
b. "Chlorpheniramine maleate also called Chlor-Trimeton is the best medication for you.".
c. "You should take promethazine HCl but you'll need a prescription from your doctor."
d. "The best drug for motion sickness cetirizine or Zyrtec.".
ANS: A
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A Correct: Meclizine HCl primarily is indicated for treatment of motion sickness and vertigo.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.
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