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Charlie

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A college student is being seen at an outpatient clinic with reports of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. The health care provider orders fexofenadine.
 
  When providing information regarding this medication, the nurse will include statements indicating that
  a. fexofenadine is one of the least sedating antihistamines.
  b. tolerance will not develop.
  c. antihistamines are more effective if taken after histamine is released.
  d. histamine release will be prevented by this medication.

Question 2

The clinic nurse is assessing a patient being seen for a severe allergic reaction to environmental allergens. Which symptom should the nurse prioritize as the most important?
 
  a. Hypotension
  b. Urticaria
  c. Dyspnea
  d. Rhinorrhea


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Fexofenadine is one of the least sedating antihistamines. Occasionally, a tolerance to antihistaminic effects will develop. Antihistamines are more effective if taken before histamine is released. Histamine release is not prevented by this medication. Symptoms are reduced.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing) caused by constriction and spasm of the bronchial tubes is the priority. Hypotension (low blood pressure), urticaria (severe itching), and rhinorrhea (running nose) can occur during a severe allergic reaction but are not the priority.


Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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