Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Dramamine is best administered 30 minutes before exposure to motion to prevent motion
sickness.
2. Promethazine (Phenergan) is safe for use in children for postoperative nausea when given
subcutaneously.
3. Treatment is preferred over prevention in the treatment of nausea, vomiting, or motion
sickness to avoid using unnecessary medications.
4. Acute abdominal pain, partial bowel obstruction, dysphasia, or esophageal obstruction are
precautions or contraindications for bulk-forming laxatives.
5. Side effects of PPIs can include increased risk for pneumonia or infection with C-diff.


1. True
2. False
This drug should never be given subcutaneously in any population.
3. False
It is much better for the patient to prevent the symptoms and more difficult
4. True
5. True

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