The nurse is providing a follow-up phone call to a patient who recently started taking Allegra (fexofenadine). Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate the medication has been effective?
A) "My arthritis is much better; I can even write letters again."
B) "My nose isn't running and itchy all the time now."
C) "I don't have to get up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night anymore."
D) "I'm sleeping a lot better, and I don't have any headaches anymore."

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Fexofenadine (Allegra) is an antihistamine used to treat allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, itching, and hives. Therefore, if the patient reports that their nose isn't running and itchy anymore, it indicates that the medication has been effective in treating their allergy symptoms. The other answer choices are not relevant to the use of fexofenadine.

The Nurse Is Providing a Follow-Up Phone Call to a Patient