Teaching safety precautions with the administration of antihistamines is important due to which common side effect?
a. Dry mouth
b. Excitability
c. Drowsiness
d. Dry mucous membranes
C
Drowsiness is a safety hazard when alertness is needed, especially with a teenage driver. Nonsedating brands should be used. A dry mouth is not a safety issue. Excitability may affect rest or sleep, but drowsiness is the most important safety hazard. Dry mucous membranes are not a safety issue.
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