An Older Adult Diagnosed with Ménière Disease Is Prescribed Meclizine

question 17

Multiple Choice

An older adult diagnosed with Ménière disease is prescribed meclizine (Antivert) and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) .The nurse's educational instructions include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

• A)The need to avoid alcoholic beverages
• B)Instructions to take the medication with food
• C)Symptoms of electrolyte imbalances
• D)That drowsiness is a common side effect
• E)Stopping the medication if chest pain occurs

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Definitions:

Free Radicals

Atoms or groups of atoms with unpaired electrons that are highly reactive, potentially causing damage to cells and DNA.

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Organic compounds, including sugars, starch, and cellulose, that are major sources of energy in animal and plant diets.