A client presents to the clinic with complaints that he began to itch and break out in hives after taking an aspirin this morning. What medication does the nurse anticipate administering that blocks histamine receptors?
A) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
B) Flunisolide (Nasalide)
C) Beclomethasone dipropionate (Beconase)
D) Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed)
A
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an antihistamine which blocks histamine receptors and is used for allergic reactions. Flunisolide (Nasalide) is a nasal decongestant agent and is used locally to the nasal mucosa. Beclomethasone dipropionate (Beconase) is a nasal steroid spray and inhalant. Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride (Sudafed) only constricts nasal membranes.
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