A healthy client asks the nurse what types of medications can be taken for the common cold. Which drug classes should the nurse include in client education?(Select all that apply.)
1. Antitussives
2. Expectorants
3. Decongestants
4. Antihistamines
5. Antipyretics
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Rationale 1: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, antipyretics, and antitussives are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
Rationale 2: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, antipyretics, and antitussives are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
Rationale 3: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, antipyretics, and antitussives are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
Rationale 4: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, antipyretics, and antitussives are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
Rationale 5: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, and antitussives are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
Global Rationale: Decongestants, antihistamines, expectorants, antitussives, and antipyretics are used to treat symptoms of the common cold.
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