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P68T

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A patient is administered promethazine (Phenergan) for nausea and vomiting. Which of the following is an adverse effect of promethazine (Phenergan)?
 
  A) Urinary incontinence
  B) Tachycardia
  C) Taste alteration
  D) Extrapyramidal symptoms

Question 2

To decrease the histamine response related to an allergic reaction, the patient should be administered a(n) __________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Extrapyramidal symptoms are adverse effects of promethazine. Urinary retention is an adverse effect, not urinary incontinence. Tachycardia is not an adverse effect of promethazine. Taste alteration is not an adverse effect of promethazine.

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Antihistamine


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