A college student is being seen at an outpatient clinic with reports of allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. The health care provider orders fexofenadine
When providing information regarding this medication, the nurse will include statements indicating that
a. fexofenadine is one of the least sedating antihistamines.
b. tolerance will not develop.
c. antihistamines are more effective if taken after histamine is released.
d. histamine release will be prevented by this medication.
ANS: A
Fexofenadine is one of the least sedating antihistamines. Occasionally, a tolerance to antihistaminic effects will develop. Antihistamines are more effective if taken before histamine is released. Histamine release is not prevented by this medication. Symptoms are reduced.
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