A patient is experiencing symptoms of exposure to environmental ragweed. The nurse should instruct the patient on the use of which medication?

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Antihistamines are the medication of choice for treating symptoms related to environmental allergies such as ragweed. They work by blocking the action of histamine, which is released by the body in response to allergens like ragweed. Antibiotics, antiviral medications, and antifungal medications would not be effective in treating symptoms related to ragweed exposure.

A Patient Is Experiencing Symptoms of Exposure to Environmental Ragweed