The nurse is assessing a client who regularly takes an oral first-generation antihistamine for nasal allergies.Which medication order would trigger concerns about drug interaction with the antihistamine?

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First-generation antihistamines can interact with central nervous system depressants, such as opioid analgesics like Tylenol with codeine, causing an increased risk of sedation and respiratory depression. This combination could be dangerous and should be monitored closely by a healthcare provider. The other medication options listed (a diuretic, an anticoagulant, and an antihypertensive) do not have significant interactions with first-generation antihistamines.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Regularly Takes an Oral