Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is providing an in-service to the unit about medications that are classified as antihistamines. Which of the following medications are considered an antihistamine? (Select All That Apply).
Correct answer
A,B
Rationale
The correct answers are A (Certirizine) and B (Diphenhydramine) because they are both antihistamines. Antihistamines are drugs that block the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms. Certirizine and Diphenhydramine are commonly used to relieve symptoms of allergies such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose. Beclomethasone (choice C) is a corticosteroid used for asthma and allergies, not an antihistamine. Phenylephrine (choice D) is a decongestant and not an antihistamine. Choices E, F, and G are not provided, but they would be incorrect as antihistamines based on the definitions provided.