The nurse is reviewing the medication history for a newly admitted client. The nurse correctly recognizes that xerostomia may be noted with:
A) NSAID therapy.
B) narcotic use.
C) antihistamine use.
D) antifungal medication use.
Ans: C
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Xerostomia can be caused by many factors but is commonly a side effect of medications (diuretics, antidepressants, antiparkinsonian drugs, antihistamines, angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitors).
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