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An NP is caring for a 70-year-old patient who reports having seasonal allergies with severe rhinorrhea. Using the Beers criteria, which of the following medications should the NP recommend for this patient?
 
  a. Loratadine (Claritin)
  b. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
  c. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  d. Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlorphen 12)
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Loratadine is the only nonsedating antihistamine on this list. Older patients are especially susceptible to sedation side effects and should not use these medications if possible.
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