The nurse administers promethazine (Phenergan) to the patient before sending the patient to the preoperative holding area. What is the rationale for administration of this drug?
A) Sedation
B) Oral secretions
C) Hypotension and bradycardia
D) Confusion
A
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Antihistamines (promethazine, diphenhydramine [Benadryl]) can be very sedating in some people. They are used as preoperative medications and postoperatively to decrease the need for narcotics. Promethazine is not given for hypotension, bradycardia, confusion, or oral secretions.
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