A Patient Who Has Been Newly Diagnosed with Vertigo Will

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been newly diagnosed with vertigo will be taking an antihistamine antiemetic drug. The nurse will include which information when teaching the patient about this drug?

• A) The patient may skip doses if the patient is feeling well.
• B) The patient will need to avoid driving because of possible drowsiness.
• C) The patient may experience occasional problems with taste.
• D) It is safe to take the medication with a glass of wine in the evening to help settle the stomach.

Learn about the testing methods used for hearing assessment.

Understand how ototoxic medications can lead to hearing loss.

Recognize symptoms associated with hearing loss.

Understand the diseases related to the ear and their coding.

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Definitions:

Appreciation

Recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something, leading to a deeper understanding and valuing of their worth.

Discharged

The formal release of a patient from a facility, such as a hospital or rehabilitation center, after it is deemed that the patient has recovered sufficiently or that further care can be managed elsewhere.

Ethics Committee

A group of individuals who review and address ethical issues and dilemmas, especially in medical and research settings.

DNAR (AND) Prescription

A medical order, also known as Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR), indicating that a person should not receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest.