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Title: The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication. The ... Post by: azt3cqu33n on Jan 24, 2018 The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication. The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a beta blocker to treat hypertension.
Which over-the-counter product will the nurse recommend? a. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) b. Ephedrine HCl (Pretz-D) c. Phenylephrine nasal (NeoSynephrine Nasal) d. Loratadine (Claritin) Title: The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication. The ... Post by: Sam_Co on Jan 24, 2018 ANS: C
NeoSynephrine Nasal is a topical decongestant and causes less systemic side effects than ephedrine, which should not be given with beta blockers. Diphenhydramine and loratadine are antihistamines, not decongestants. |