A patient is experiencing a severe episode of Ménière's disease
Which medication to help reduce the sensation of spinning and nausea does the nurse anticipate providing? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Meclizine (Antivert)
2. Ofloxacin drops (Floxin Otic)
3. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
4. Phenergan
5. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
1,3,5
Rationale 1: Meclizine is administered to prevent vertigo and nausea.
Rationale 2: Ofloxacin is an antibiotic and would not be used in treatment of Ménière's disease.
Rationale 3: Diphenhydramine helps prevent the vertigo and nausea associated with Ménière's disease.
Rationale 4: Phenergan is an antiemetic and is not used to prevent vertigo.
Rationale 5: Dimenhydrinate can help prevent vertigo and nausea of Ménière's disease.
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