Name one drug that effects the lower respiratory tract.

a) Why would a patient receive this medication?

b) What response would you anticipate seeing in the patient based on the mechanism of action?

c) What undesirable side effects should the nurse watch for (n/v/d not acceptable)?

d) What education should the nurse give to the patient about this medication?

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1Fexofenadine

a Antihistamines which relieves symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergies.

b it is a selectively blocking histamine at H1 receptors sites.Fexofenadine selectively blocks the effects of histamine at H1 receptor sites,decreasing the allergic response.

c The nurse should watch for nausea,vomiting,dysmenorrhea,drowsiness,dyspepsia and fatigue.

d

Caution patients to take the drug as prescribed.
Tell patients to avoid the use of other Over the counter drugs.
Teach patients to take fexofenadine with a glass of water.

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