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Other name for motion sickness?
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Kinetosis
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How does non-drug therapy for motion sickness work?
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Wrist band with pressure on accupucture point on inside of wrist
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Top 2 natural products for motion sickness?
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Ginger
Peppermint |
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#1 medication for motion sickness?
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Scopalamine
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How is scopalamine administered?
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Transdermal patch behind the ear
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Onset of scopalamine patch?
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4-6 hours
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Duration of action for Transderm-Scop
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3 days
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Antihistamines used for motion sickness?
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Cyclizine
Diphenhydramine Dimenhydrinate Meclizine |
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Marezine
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Cyclizine
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Benadryl
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Diphenhydramine
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Dramamine
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Dimenhydrinate
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Bonine
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Meclizine
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Promethazine in motion sickness?
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ONLY for adults (with extreme caution in children > 6 years old)
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Onset of action of antihistamines for motion sickness?
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30-60 minutes
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5 important counseling points for scopalamine patch
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1.) Rotate ear, use Q 72 hours, apply 4 hours before desired effect
2.) NO ALCOHOL 3.) Anticholinergic effects 4.) Do not cut patch 5.) Wash hands after application |
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Meclizine dosing for motion sickness?
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12.5-25 mg PO Q 30-60 minutes before needed
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#1 adverse effect from scopalamine?
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Dry mouth
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Healthy BMI?
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18.5-25
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Decreasing ________ calories per day can result in 1 pound weight loss per week
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500
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Most common ingredient in OTC weight loss products?
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Stimulants (caffeine, bitter orange)
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Main ingredients in Fastin?
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Synephrine, Caffeine
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Only OTC weight loss agent with no stimulants in it?
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Alli (orlistat)
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Primary side effects from Alli?
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Diarrhea, flatulence
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Only use Rx weight loss options if patient has BMI > _____ with health complications, or BMI > ____ without other complications
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27; 30
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2 short term Rx appetite suppressants?
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Phentermine (Adipex-P)
Diethylpropion (Tenvate) |
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Controlled substance class of phentermine and diethylpropion?
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C-3
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Recommended duration of therapy for phentermine?
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3-4 weeks
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Long-term lipase inhibitor for weight loss?
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Orlistat Rx (Xenical)
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Orlistat Rx vs OTC dose
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Rx= 120 mg
OTC= 60 mg |
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How to take Orlistat?
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With every fat-containing meal
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Expected weight loss with Xenical?
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13 pounds per year
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Expected weight loss with Alli?
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5 pounds in 6 months
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