A Patient Who Has Chronic Allergies Takes Loratadine (Claritin) and Develops

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Multiple Choice

A patient who has chronic allergies takes loratadine (Claritin) and develops a severe reaction to bee stings. The patient asks the nurse why the antihistamine did not prevent the reaction. What will the nurse say?

• A) "Allergy symptoms that are severe are caused by mediators other than histamine."
• B) "H₁ blockers do not prevent the release of histamine from mast cells and basophils."
• C) "Second-generation H₁ blockers contain less active drug and do not work in severe reactions."
• D) "Severe allergic reactions occur through actions on muscarinic receptors."

Assess the suitability of various treatment modalities for specific disorders, like schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder.

Recognize the importance of comprehensive treatment plans that may include both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.

Understand the significance of patient education and support in managing treatment adherence in bipolar disorder.

Familiarize oneself with dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and its stages in treating borderline personality disorder.

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