This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Anti-Emetic, Subject name: Pharmacology
A person has to go to Shimla next morning. What drug should be given to prevent motion sickness in this person? 
Select and explain. 
A. Scopolamine patch a night before, B. Ranitidine one night before and then before the trip, C. Dimenhydrinate 1 hour before journey, D. Omeprazole half an hour before the trip
A: Scopolamine patch a night before
Answer: A: Scopolamine patch a night before 
Explanation: Ans. (A) Scopolamine patch a night before(Ref: KDT 7/e p120)Scopolamine (hyoscine) is drug of choice for motion sickness. It should be given as transdermal patch (a night before) or orally (half an hour before journey).