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What is the drug class of diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
What is the drug class of diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
- Antihistamines (correct)
- Antibiotics
- Antipyretics
- Bronchodilators
What is the main indication for using diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
What is the main indication for using diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
- Muscle pain and inflammation
- Nausea and vomiting
- Allergic rhinitis (correct)
- Elevated body temperature
Which adverse effect should the nursing staff be particularly cautious about when administering diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Which adverse effect should the nursing staff be particularly cautious about when administering diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
- Increased appetite
- Excessive sweating
- Decreased heart rate
- Blurred vision (correct)
In which patient population should the use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) be avoided?
In which patient population should the use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) be avoided?
What is the recommended nursing intervention to prevent mouth dryness in patients taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
What is the recommended nursing intervention to prevent mouth dryness in patients taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Which medical condition serves as a contraindication for the use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Which medical condition serves as a contraindication for the use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl)?
Which drug class does cetirizine (Zyrtec) belong to?
Which drug class does cetirizine (Zyrtec) belong to?
What is the main indication for using fluticasone (Flonase)?
What is the main indication for using fluticasone (Flonase)?
What is the mechanism of action of decongestants?
What is the mechanism of action of decongestants?
What caution is advised for patients taking dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)?
What caution is advised for patients taking dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)?
What potential adverse effect is associated with cetirizine (Zyrtec) use?
What potential adverse effect is associated with cetirizine (Zyrtec) use?
Why should patients be advised to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants while taking cetirizine (Zyrtec)?
Why should patients be advised to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants while taking cetirizine (Zyrtec)?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for patients using decongestants?
What is a recommended nursing intervention for patients using decongestants?
What is the preferred route of administration for fluticasone (Flonase)?
What is the preferred route of administration for fluticasone (Flonase)?
What effect can prolonged use of decongestants lead to?
What effect can prolonged use of decongestants lead to?
What side effect should be cautioned when using dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)?
What side effect should be cautioned when using dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin DM)?
