A client asks the nurse why the physician has ordered an antihistamine for insomnia that is the same one a neighbor takes for seasonal allergies.The nurse explains that antihistamines are effective in treating a number of problems,including:
Select all that apply.

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Antihistamines can be used to treat Parkinson disease symptoms due to their anticholinergic effects, motion sickness by blocking histamine receptors in the brain, and hives by reducing histamine-induced allergic reactions. They are not typically used for bronchoconstriction or hypotension.

A Client Asks the Nurse Why the Physician Has Ordered