Antihistamines are used to treat nasal congestion. Which of the following patients should not be administered an antihistamine?
A) A male patient with Parkinson's disease
B) A female patient with asthma
C) A male patient with diabetes mellitus
D) A male patient with prostatic hypertrophy
D
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Antihistamines are contraindicated in patients with prostatic hypertrophy. Antihistamine agents can be administered to patients with Parkinson's disease, asthma, and diabetes mellitus.
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