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What precautions/instructions should the nurse teach the client who has been prescribed to use cromolyn sodium nasal spray for allergic rhinitis?
A.   “Be sure to drink at least 4 L of fluids each day while using this medication.”
B.   “Start using this medication 3 to 4 weeks before allergy season begins.”
C.   “Sleeplessness indicates that you are using the spray too often.”
D.   “Report any nosebleeds to your health care provider.”
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9 years ago
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Cromolyn sodium is a mast cell stabilizer that prevents mast cells and basophils from degranulating and releasing histamine and other mediators of allergy/inflammation. It is used for prophylaxis only and works best if started before exposure to allergens begins.
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9 years ago
Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
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Hey, no worries.
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