A patient is prescribed fexofenadine (Allegra) for allergic rhinitis. For which reasons in the patient's medical history should the nurse question providing the medication to this patient?
Select all that apply.
1. history of asthma
2. treatment for glaucoma
3. type 2 diabetes mellitus controlled by diet
4. medication for benign prostatic hypertrophy
5. over-the-counter pain medication for arthritis
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 4
Before administering this medication, the nurse should assess for possible contraindications, including acute asthma that may be aggravated by the drying of secretions, glaucoma, and prostatic hypertrophy. This medication is not contraindicated in patients with arthritis or type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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