Question

Mrs. Cook is at your clinic complaining of severe headaches and extreme dizziness. She informs you that the only medication she is taking is a nasal decongestant for the past week, to alleviate her allergy symptoms. After looking at her medical history you know that Mrs. Cook does not suffer from any major health issues. As a healthcare professional what steps would you take to address her concern? Also, provide reasons for her symptoms.

Answer 1

The steps I would take to address her concern:

1.First I will check what is the cause of extreme dizziness and severe headaches.
2.Since there are no major health issues, I will tell ask about the medicines she is taking.
3.Then I will check those medicines.
4.If those medicines are the cause of that, I will tell her to stop taking these medicines.

Reasons for her symptoms will include the medicines she is taking and how she takes these medicines.Since no major health problems found, medicines are the reason for her symptoms.