Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Practice Exam

For a patient diagnosed with Meniere's disease, which medication is likely to be prescribed?

1. Compazine

2. Lasix

3. Phenergan

4. Robinul

The correct answer is: Lasix

The medication mentioned as likely to be prescribed for a patient diagnosed with Meniere's disease is a loop diuretic, which in this context is Lasix (furosemide). Meniere's disease is characterized by episodes of vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss, and a feeling of fullness in the ear, attributed to fluid buildup in the inner ear. Using diuretics can help reduce inner ear fluid volume, thereby alleviating symptoms associated with this condition. By promoting the excretion of excess fluid, Lasix may help manage the episodes of vertigo and the overall symptoms that patients with Meniere's disease experience. Other medications listed are generally not the first-line treatment for Meniere's disease. For instance, Compazine and Phenergan are primarily used for nausea and vomiting, while Robinul (glycopyrrolate) is an anticholinergic used for various purposes, including to decrease secretions. These medications do not address the underlying fluid imbalance seen with Meniere's disease, making them less relevant in this specific context.