A patient is experiencing symptoms of exposure to environmental ragweed. The nurse should instruct the patient on the use of which class of medications?
1. Antihistamines
2. Antibiotics
3. Antiviral medications
4. Antifungal medications
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Rationale 1: Antihistamines alleviate the systemic effects of histamines such as urticaria and angioedema. They are also useful in relieving allergic rhinitis, drying respiratory secretions through an anticholinergic effect. The preferred route of administration is oral, and side effects include drowsiness and dry mouth.
Rationale 2: The patient is experiencing an allergic response and will not be prescribed an antibiotic.
Rationale 3: The patient is experiencing an allergic response and will not be prescribed an antiviral medication.
Rationale 4: The patient is experiencing an allergic response and will not be prescribed an antifungal medication.
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