When teaching clients taking decongestants and antihistamines, ...

[WWatsford]

When teaching clients taking decongestants and antihistamines, the nurse should instruct the clients to:
 
  a. use topical decongestants immediately after meals.
  b. not use both OTC (over-the-counter) and prescription medications for allergic rhinitis.
  c. avoid taking a flu shot.
  d. drink at least three liters of fluids/day.

Question 2

Newer antihistamines were developed that are less sedating including all of the following, except:
 
  a. fexophenodine. c. promethazine.
  b. desloratadine. d. ceterizine.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: Topical decongestants should be taken 20 minutes before meals.
B Incorrect: If under the direction of a health care provider, clients may take both.
C Incorrect: Each client should discuss this with the individual's health care provider.
D Correct: Unless contraindicated by a coexisting medical condition, clients should drink at least 3,000 mL of fluid/day when taking decongestants and antihistamine medications.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Fexophenodine is nonsedating.
B Incorrect: Desloratadine is nonsedating.
C Correct: Promethazine is a sedating antihistamine.
D Incorrect: Ceterizine is nonsedating.

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