A Patient with Tinnitus Is Prescribed Diphenhydramine

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient with tinnitus is prescribed diphenhydramine.What should the nurse explain to the patient about this medication?

• A) "This is an antibiotic that will cure the problem."
• B) "This is a decongestant to help reduce the symptoms."
• C) "This is an anticonvulsant that will stop the aura of the noises."
• D) "This is a vitamin supplement that will improve blood flow to the ears."

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Definitions:

Clinical Trial

A research design that tests the effects of medical treatment. Many clinical trials are randomized controlled trials that allow researchers to determine whether a new treatment is or is not effective.

Ex Post Facto Study

A research design that examines the effects of an independent variable on a dependent variable, where the study is conducted after the events have occurred.

Independent Variable

In research, a variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

Longitudinal Studies

Research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time.