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After teaching a group of nursing students about antihistamines, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which of the following as less sedating? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Loratadine (Claritin)
  B) Fexofenadine (Allegra)
  C) Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
  D) Brompheniramine (Lodrane)
  E) Clemastine (Tavist)

Question 2

Based on the nurse's understanding of decongestants, the nurse would expect to administer this drug cautiously to a client with which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diabetes
  B) Glaucoma
  C) Hypotension
  D) Hypothyroidism
  E) Arthritis


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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Loratadine, fexofenadine, and cetirizine are considered second-generation antihistamines that are less sedating than first-generation antihistamines (brompheniramine and clemastine).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
Feedback:
The nurse should administer decongestants cautiously to clients with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and glaucoma. These clients should contact their primary health care provider before taking over-the-counter decongestants.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Gracias!

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