The nurse teaches the client 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. This combination will cause insomnia.
4. Anaphylaxis is more likely when antihistamines are taken with alcohol.
Correct Answer: 2
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. This combination can cause increased sedation.
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