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yoooooman

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A patient takes an oral antihistamine for hay fever but complains that the medication causes stomach upset. The nurse's best response would be to advise the patient to:
 
  1. take frequent sips of liquids to reduce this effect.
  2. take the medication with an antacid.
  3. discontinue the drug because this is a serious adverse effect.
  4. take the medication with meals to decrease this effect.

Question 2

Which intervention would the nurse expect for a patient with acute toxicity from a first-generation H1 antagonist?
 
  1. Benzodiazepines
  2. Anticholinergics
  3. Drug removal and symptom management
  4. Warming blankets


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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