A child is brought to the emergency department by frantic parents who say the child is seeing things. Assessment reveals incoordination, ataxia, and hallucinations.
Further history from the parents reveals that the child was found confused around a bunch of different pills, primarily H1 antagonists. The nurse should prepare to treat the child with
a. benzodiazepines.
b. anticholinergics.
c. symptom management.
d. warming blankets.
Question 2
A pregnant patient asks the nurse about the safety of using antihistamines for allergic rhinitis. What information should the nurse provide regarding the safety of antihistamines during pregnancy?
a. These agents are safe during pregnancy.
b. These agents should not be used during the first trimester.
c. Safety has not been proven during pregnancy.
d. The agents are safe only during the third trimester.
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