Maria visits Dr. John's clinic for a medical consultation. After learning that Maria has been experiencing a severe case of cold and cough, Dr. John conducts a thorough physical examination and prescribes a cough syrup and cetirizine tablets for her symptoms. A few days later, Maria calls Dr. John and informs him that the medication has been making her feel drowsy. How is Dr. John most likely to respond?
A. He will advise Maria to bear with the effects of the medication in order to benefit from its therapeutic actions.
B. He will ask Maria to start taking a different dosage of cetirizine.
C. He will advise Maria to stop taking the tablets immediately and to visit his clinic for another examination.
D. He will ask Maria to stop taking the drug and immediately rush to her house to administer an antidote.
Answer: A
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