A parent asks a nurse about giving diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to a child to relieve cold symptoms. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Benadryl must be given in higher doses to provide relief for cold symptoms."
b. "Intranasal glucocorticoids are more effective for treating cold symptoms."
c. "Nasal antihistamines are more effective for treating cold symptoms."
d. "Because histamine doesn't cause cold symptoms, Benadryl would not be effective."
ANS: D
Histamine does not contribute to symptoms of infectious rhinitis; therefore, antihistamines are of no use in treating cold symptoms. Giving antihistamines in higher doses does not provide relief for infectious rhinitis. Intranasal glucocorticoids are not useful for infectious rhinitis. Nasal antihistamines are not effective for treating infectious rhinitis.
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