The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic hepatitis C infection who has these medications prescribed. Which medication requires further discussion with the health care provider prior to administration?
A) ribavirin (Rebetol, Copegus) 600 mg PO bid
B) pegylated ?-interferon (PEG-Intron, Pegasys) SQ daily
C) diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 25 mg PO every 4 hours PRN itching
D) dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) 50 mg PO every 6 hours PRN nausea
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