The Physician Has Ordered an Antihistamine for an Elderly Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered an antihistamine for an elderly patient with allergies.The nurse would expect the physician to do which of the following?

• A) Go slow and stay low in dosing.
• B) Order the medication according to age and weight.
• C) Only give liquid medication.
• D) Give medication once a week.

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