A patient reports having episodes of dizziness,nausea,and lightheadedness and describes a sensation of the room spinning when these occur.The primary care NP will refer the patient to a specialist who,after diagnostic testing,is likely to prescribe:

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Patients with vertigo may experience whirling or a feeling of the room spinning around.In true vertigo,the patient can identify the direction in which the room is spinning.Anticholinergics are the most effective agents in cases of motion sickness or vertigo.Meclizine has a specific indication to treat vertigo.

A Patient Reports Having Episodes of Dizziness,nausea,and Lightheadedness and Describes