The patient who has nasal congestion asks the nurse to recommend a decongestant medication.The nurse performs a medication history and learns that the patient takes a beta blocker to treat hypertension.Which over-the-counter product will the nurse recommend?

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Neo-Synephrine Nasal is a topical decongestant and causes less systemic side effects than ephedrine,which should not be given with beta blockers.Diphenhydramine and loratadine are antihistamines,not decongestants.

The Patient Who Has Nasal Congestion Asks the Nurse to Recommend