Cause lightheadedness and orthostatic hypotension

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A 75 y.o. female is admitted to the hospital after tripping and falling at home. She underwent an ORIF while in the hospital. Which of the following meds can cause lightheadedness and orthostatic hypotension? It is associated with a disease co-morbidity that could very well result in a more resource intensive DRG (increased reimbursement) for this hospital

a. Xanax

b. Tenormin

c. Librium

d. Lorazepam

Reference no: EM13300746

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