A patient who experiences motion sickness when flying asks the nurse the best time to take the medication prescribed to prevent motion sickness for a 0900 flight. The nurse will instruct the patient to take the medication at which time?
a. As needed, at the first sign of nausea
b. At 0700, before leaving for the airport
c. At 0830, just prior to boarding the plane
d. When seated, just prior to takeoff
ANS: C
Motion sickness medication has its onset in 30 minutes. The patient should be instructed to take the medication a half hour prior to takeoff. It is not used as needed.
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