Two nursing students are discussing the indications for use of an H1 blocker
One student quizzes the other by asking, "Which of the following patients would least likely benefit from the use of an H1 blocker?" The other student would be correct to respond that the patient who would least likely benefit from an H1 blocker would be a patient with a. a common cold.
b. motion sickness.
c. pruritus.
d. rhinitis.
A
Antihistamines are of practically no value against the common cold. They neither prevent colds nor shorten their duration.
Antihistamines are useful for treating allergic disorders, motion sickness, itching, and insomnia.
Antihistamines show a moderate reduction in rhinorrhea.
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