Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Practice Question

The doctor has prescribed Claratin (loratidine) for a client with seasonal allergies. The feature that separates Claratin from other antihistamines such as diphenhydramine is that the medication:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Loratadine (Claritin) is a second-generation antihistamine that is nonsedating, unlike first-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine.

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