A 70-Year-Old Patient Asks an NP About Using Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)to

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient asks an NP about using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to control intermittent allergic symptoms that include runny nose and sneezing.The NP should counsel this patient to:

• A) take the lowest recommended dose initially.
• B) monitor for hypertension while taking the drug.
• C) take the antihistamine with a decongestant for best effect.
• D) watch for symptoms of paradoxical excitation with this medication.

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