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The nurse is preparing to administer a drug that acts by reducing the swelling in the nasal passages by vasoconstriction. Which of the following might the nurse be administering? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Loratadine
  B) Guaifenesin
  C) Dextromethorphan
  D) Phenylephrine
  E) Oxymetazoline

Question 2

A client suffers from motion sickness. Which of the following would the nurse anticipate the primary health care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Promethazine (Phenergan)
  B) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  C) Levocetirizine (Xyzal)
  D) Azelastine (Astelin)
  E) Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D, E
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Phenylephrine and oxymetazoline are decongestants that reduce swelling in the nasal passages by vasoconstriction. Loratadine is an antihistamine, guaifenesin is an expectorant, and dextromethorphan is a centrally acting antitussive.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B
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Both promethazine and diphenhydramine can be used in the treatment of motion sickness. None of the other drugs listed would be appropriate.





 

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