A male patient who is employed as a long-distance truck driver requires an antihistamine for seasonal allergies. Which of the following antihistamines would allow him to continue his employment and manage his symptoms?
A) Diphenhydramine
B) Alkylamine
C) Cetirizine
D) Astemizole
Ans: D
Feedback: Astemizole (Hismanal), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine (Allegra) are nonsedating H1 antihistamines.
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