The client has been ordered to be treated with Lomotil. She tells the nurse that she takes antihistamines for treatment of seasonal allergies. The best response from the nurse is that the combination of Lomotil and antihistamines can:
a. enhance the response from the Lomotil.
b. result in chronic diarrhea.
c. result in an anaphylactic reaction.
d. result in CNS depression.
ANS: D
The combination of Lomotil and antihistamines can result CNS depression.
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