A patient has purchased an OTC cold remedy that advertises a "nondrowsy" formulation. The nurse should recognize that this produce likely contains which of the following?
A) A nasal decongestant but not an antihistamine
B) An expectorant, a mucolytic, and a benzodiazepine
C) An expectorant but not a decongestant
D) A narcotic analgesic and a decongestant
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"Nondrowsy" or "daytime" cold formulas typically contain a nasal decongestant but not an antihistamine. Such medications would not contain an opioid or a benzodiazepine.
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