Allergic Rhinitis & the Common
Cold 2026 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS | 100% PASS
A patient is prescribed an antihistamine to relieve allergic rhinitis.
Which information should the nurse provide about this medication? -
ANSWER ✔✔Antihistamines work best when taken before allergic
symptoms occur.
, The nurse prepares to administer fexofenadine (Allegra) to a patient with
allergic rhinitis.
Which mechanism of action should the nurse explain about the drug? -
ANSWER ✔✔Binds to histamine (H1) receptor sites
A patient is prescribed fluticasone (Flonase).
Which food should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid while taking the
drug? - ANSWER ✔✔Black licorice
A patient reports an allergy to pollen.
Which health problem should the nurse suspect the patient is prone to
experiencing? - ANSWER ✔✔Seasonal allergic rhinitis
A patient is prescribed a second-generation antihistamine to replace the
current antihistamine.
Which reason should the nurse expect for the substitution? -
ANSWER ✔✔Decreases the adverse effect of drowsiness