A 70-year-old patient asks an NP about using diphenhydramine (Benadryl)to control intermittent allergic symptoms that include runny nose and sneezing.The NP should counsel this patient to:

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Antihistamines are more likely to cause excessive sedation,syncope,dizziness,confusion,and hypotension in elderly patients; a decrease in dose is usually necessary.Hypotension is likely; there is no need to monitor for hypertension.This patient does not have symptoms of congestion.Paradoxical excitation occurs in some young children but is not an identified risk in elderly patients.

A 70-Year-Old Patient Asks an NP About Using Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)to