Question

a patient is experiencing sinus pressure and asks the pharmacist for a decongestant. a pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following medications would be the best recommendation to treat congestion?
loratadine
acetaminophen
pseudoephedrine
dextromethorphan

Explanation:

Loratadine is an anti - histamine for allergies, acetaminophen is a pain reliever and fever reducer, dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. Phenylephrine is a decongestant that constricts blood vessels in the nasal passages to reduce swelling and congestion.

Answer:

Phenylephrine