Scopolamine can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. The patient is taught to:

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Scopolamine tablets should be swallowed at least 1 hour before traveling to prevent motion sickness. This allows enough time for the medication to be absorbed and start working. Option A refers to the transdermal disk, which should be applied at least 4 hours before travel, but this is not the preferred method for preventing motion sickness. Option C is not recommended as the tablet should not be placed under the tongue. Option D is also incorrect as the transdermal patch should be changed every 3 days, not daily.

Scopolamine Can Be Used to Prevent the Nausea and Vomiting