A patient is preparing for travel and reports having frequent motion sickness. The nurse will tell the patient to ask the provider about which antihistamine?
a. Desloratadine (Clarinex)
b. Diphenhydramine (Phenadoz)
c. Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)
d. Promethazine (Phenergan)
ANS: D
Some antihistamines, including promethazine, are labeled for use in motion sickness. Desloratadine, diphenhydramine, and hydroxyzine are not used for motion sickness.
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