Treating symptoms associated with the common cold


Question: Which statement is TRUE regarding medications such as pseudoephedrine use in treating symptoms associated with the common cold? Question options: Pseudoephedrine should not be used in patients with a history of a peanut allergy. Pseudoephedrine commonly causes sedation, dry mouth and blurred vision. Because of these side effects, patients should be instructed NOT to drive while taking this medication. Pseudoephedrine is no more effective than maintaining adequate fluid intake Because of its risk of causing CNS depression and dependency, pseudoephedrine should not be used in patients with a history of substance abuse or while using alcohol. Because pseudoephedrine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, it should be used with extreme caution in patients with severe uncontrolled hypertension or CAD.

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