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ATI nurs 180 Pharmacology Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client diagnosed with allergic rhinitis is prescribed an antihistamine to assist with symptoms. Which of the following medications below would be considered a second-generation antihistamine?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: cetirizine (Zyrtec). Second-generation antihistamines like cetirizine have a lower sedative effect compared to first-generation antihistamines. They are preferred for allergic rhinitis due to reduced side effects. Cetirizine specifically has a long duration of action and is effective in managing symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose. Other choices, such as chlorpheniramine (
A), diphenhydramine (
D), and montelukast (
C), are first-generation antihistamines or leukotriene receptor antagonists, which are not considered second-generation antihistamines for allergic rhinitis treatment.
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