Author Question: The nurse should include which of the following when teaching an adult patient about an antivertigo ... (Read 39 times)

Collmarie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse should include which of the following when teaching an adult patient about an antivertigo agent?

1. Some patients experience hyperactivity.
2. Take 30 to 60 minutes before airplane or boat departure.
3. Take 30 minutes after meals.
4. Do not take with dairy products.

Question 2

In determining whether the patient is experiencing a side effect or toxicity, a nurse needs to determine:

A. when the patient took the last dose of the drug.
B. whether the patient is also taking other medications.
C. whether the patient has ever taken the drug in the past.
D. whether the patient is taking excessive doses of the drug.

dyrone · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2
If the drug is taken for motion sickness, the patient should take it 30 to 60 minutes before depar-ture and 30 minutes before meals thereafter.

Answer to Question 2

D