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Which over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine combination contains an analgesic property?
 
  1. Sudafed PE Sinus and Allergy
  2. Triaminic Cold/Allergy
  3. Tavist Allergy 12-hour
  4. Actifed Plus

Question 2

Which are administration guidelines for transdermal drugs? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Apply gloves before handling the patch
  2. Ask the patient to remain in the position for five minutes
  3. Ask the patient to blow his nose
  4. Apply the medication to clean, dry, and hairless skin
  5. Rotate the skin sites



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Rationale 1: Sudafed PE Sinus and Allergy contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine.
Rationale 2: Triaminic Cold/Allergy contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine.
Rationale 3: Tavist Allergy 12-hour contains clemastine.
Rationale 4: Actifed Plus contains acetaminophen.
Global Rationale: Actifed Plus contains acetaminophen. Sudafed PE Sinus and Allergy contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. Triaminic Cold/Allergy contains chlorpheniramine and phenylephrine. Tavist Allergy 12-hour contains clemastine.

Answer to Question 2

1, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Gloves should be applied to prevent transference of medication to the nurse.
Rationale 2: During administration of nasal drops, the patient should lie in the supine position for five minutes.
Rationale 3: Blowing the nose is a guideline for nasal drop administration.
Rationale 4: A medication patch should be applied to clean, dry, and hairless skin.
Rationale 5:The nurse should rotate skin sites.





 

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