A Patient Who Experiences Motion Sickness When Flying Asks the Nurse

question 1

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where electrons are unequally shared between atoms, leading to a distribution of charge.

N-Br Bond

A chemical bond between nitrogen and bromine atoms.

Electronegativity Difference

This term describes the difference in electronegativity values between two atoms bonded together, influencing the bond type; ranging from covalent to ionic.

C-O Bond

A chemical bond formed between a carbon atom and an oxygen atom, a key feature in many organic and inorganic molecules.