Ms. Martin has been prescribed propranolol (Inderal) for hypertension. A few days later she says that she is feeling dizzy and sometimes feels as if she is going to faint. 1. Ms. Martin needs to know: a. Dizziness is a rare, life-threatening adverse reaction that must be reported immediately to her health care provider b. Dizziness is a common adverse effect that may disappear with continued therapy c. She can stop taking the drug whenever the adverse reactions bother her d. Taking the drug only with meals will make this adverse effect go away 2. Ms. Martin also has diabetes. This means: a. She should not be taking propranolol at all b.The propranolol will likely cure her diabetes c. The propranolol has been prescribed with caution d. She should take the propranolol only when her blood sugar is low 3. To lower the risk that Ms. Martin may be injured when she feels dizzy, her family members should: a. Discourage her from taking hot showers b. Ask her to get up slowly from a sitting or lying position c. Help her walk when necessary d. All of the above
Posted on: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:35:11 +0000
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