Author Question: The nurse should caution which of the following clients about use of antihistamines? a. a female ... (Read 33 times)

olgavictoria · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

The nurse should caution which of the following clients about use of antihistamines?

a. a female client with allergic rhinitis. c. an adolescent with asthma.
b. a middle-aged man with hay fever. d. a 30-year-old with skin rashes.

Question 2

A woman is planning to drive about 500 miles from home to see her grandchildren and asks the nurse which drug would be most effective for treating motion sickness is. The nurse's best reply is:

a. Meclizine HCl also called Antivert will help prevent/relieve your motion sickness.
b. Chlorpheniramine maleate also called Chlor-Trimeton is the best medication for you..
c. You should take promethazine HCl but you'll need a prescription from your doctor.
d. The best drug for motion sickness cetirizine or Zyrtec..

rnehls · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Feedback
A Incorrect: Allergic rhinitis is a common condition treated with antihistamines.
B Incorrect: Hay fever is a common condition treated with antihistamines.
C Correct: Clients with chronic lung conditions should use caution with antihistamines.
D Incorrect: A skin rash is not a contraindication for the use of antihistamines.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Meclizine HCl primarily is indicated for treatment of motion sickness and vertigo.
B Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate medication for motion sickness.