A nurse working in a geriatric clinic sees clients with "cold" symptoms and rhinitis. Which drug would be appropriate to teach these clients to take for their symptoms?
a. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
b. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
c. Fexofenadine (Allegra)
d. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
ANS: C
First-generation antihistamines are not appropriate for use in the older population. These drugs include chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine, and hydroxyzine. Fexofenadine is a second-generation antihistamine.
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