The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Chronic Hepatitis

The nurse is caring for a client with chronic hepatitis C infection who has these medications prescribed. Which of the following medications require further discussion with the health care provider prior to administration?

A) Ribavirin 600 mg PO bid
B) Pegylated ?-interferon SUBCUT daily
C) Diphenhydramine 25 mg PO every 4 hours PRN itching
D) Dimenhydrinate 50 mg PO every 6 hours PRN nausea