An older adult diagnosed with Ménière disease is prescribed meclizine (Antivert) and hydroch-lorothiazide (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 oc-curs
A, C, D
Meclizine may cause drowsiness; patients should be instructed to avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this drug. A patient on a diuretic such as hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) needs to be monitored for evidence of fluid or electrolyte imbalances.
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