The nurse teaches the client that they were prescribed a first-generation antihistamine to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants. What is the rationale for this particular teaching topic?
1. The antihistamine will not work if combined with alcohol or a CNS depressant.
2. The sedating effects will be increased.
3. The combination will cause insomnia.
4. Anaphylaxis is more likely when antihistamines are taken with alcohol.
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Rationale 1: This combination can cause increased sedation.
Rationale 2: Care must be taken to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants when taking antihistamines, as their sedating effects can be additive.
Rationale 3: This combination can cause increased sedation.
Rationale 4: This combination can cause increased sedation.
Global Rationale: Care must be taken to avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants when taking antihistamines, as their sedating effects can be additive. This combination can cause increased sedation.
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