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humphriesbr@me.com · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient is experiencing a severe episode of Mnire disease. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed to help reduce the sensation of spinning and nausea occurring in this patient?

1. meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert)
2. hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
3. diazepam (Valium)
4. droperidol (Inapsine)

Question 2

A mother is concerned that her school-age child is having difficulty walking and seeing during the night. The nurse realizes that this patient might be demonstrating signs of what health problem?

1. retinitis pigmentosa
2. early macular degeneration
3. detached retina
4. glaucoma

duke02 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Antivertigo/antiemetic medication such as meclizine hydrochloride (Antivert) is prescribed to reduce the whirling sensation and nausea. HydroDIURIL is a diuretic and would not be used to treat Mnire disease. Valium is a benzodiazepine used for sedation and to treat anxiety. Inapsine is a tranquilizer and not the drug of choice.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
The initial manifestation of retinitis pigmentosa, which is difficulty with night vision, is often noted during childhood. The clinical manifestations that are described do not indicate early macular degeneration, detached retina, or glaucoma.