The nurse understands that the transdermal form of scopolamine HBr is used primarily for:
a. prevention of emesis and the risk of aspiration during induction of general anesthesia.
b. treatment of overactive bladder in menopausal women.
c. prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness in adults.
d. treatment of hypertension and angina and as a prophylaxis in preventing myocardial infarction.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This is not a common use for this drug and definitely not by this route.
B Incorrect: This is not an approved use for scopalamine.
C Correct: This is the primary use for scopalamine transdermal form.
D Incorrect: This would be a use for sympatholytic, not anticholinergic agents.
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