The Parent of a School-Age Child Reports That the Child

question 20

Multiple Choice

The parent of a school-age child reports that the child usually has allergic rhinitis symptoms beginning each fall and that non-sedating antihistamines are only marginally effective, especially for nasal obstruction symptoms. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner do?

• A) Order an intranasal corticosteroid to begin 1 to 2 weeks prior to pollen season.
• B) Prescribe a decongestant medication as adjunct therapy during pollen season.
• C) Recommend adding diphenhydramine to the child's regimen for additional relief.
• D) Suggest using an over-the-counter intranasal decongestant.

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