A Patient Has Been Living with Seasonal Allergies for Many

Multiple Choice

A patient has been living with seasonal allergies for many years, but does not take antihistamines, stating, When I was young I used to take antihistamines, but they always put me to sleep. How should the nurse best respond?

A) Newer antihistamines are combined with a stimulant that offsets drowsiness.
B) Most people find that they develop a tolerance to sedation after a few months.
C) The newer antihistamines are different than in years past, and cause less sedation.
D) Have you considered taking them at bedtime instead of in the morning?