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Comes in PO, IV, and IM formulation, this antihistamine can also be used as a sedative. Doctor will prescribe this medication to patients if they need to take a medication to which they are allergic (e.g., blood or IV contrast before a CT). Not for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). It can also be given to reduce nausea/vomiting in cancer patients. - Answer diphenhydramine (Benadryl) Comes in PO form, these antihistamines can be used to treat common colds and rhinitis. They can cause dry mouth and drowsiness. Give with food and water and avoid alcohol. Do not give to nursing woman. - Answer loratidine (Claritin) fexofenadine (Allegra) cetirizine (Zyrtec) These non-opioid type analgesics are used to treat mild/moderate pain, fever, and arthritis. - Answer acetaminophen (Tylenol) ibuprofen (Motrin) aspirin (Bayer) naproxen (Aleve) Of the four common nonopioid analgesics (acetaminophen, naproxen, ibuprofen, and aspirin), which are used also as a blood thinner? - Answer ibuprofen and aspirin This common analgesic can cause liver toxicity, so do not give to client with liver or renal failure and do not exceed 75 mg/kg/day - Answer acetaminophen