A patient asks the nurse if any of the antihistamines are available as a nasal spray. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the patient to discuss with the prescriber?
a. Azelastine (Astelin)
b. Mometasone (Nasonex)
c. Sertraline (Zoloft)
d. Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
A
Azelastine is the only intranasal antihistamine available.
Mometasone is an intranasal glucocorticoid spray.
Sertraline is an oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression.
Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic medication, not an antihistamine.
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