A nurse is providing an in-service to the unit about medications that are classified as antihistamines.
Which of the following medications are considered an antihistamine? (Select All That Apply).

Choice A rationale

Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the ability to spread or metastasize to other parts of the body, disrupting normal bodily functions.

Choice B rationale

This statement is incorrect because cancer involves uncontrollable cell growth, contrary to what is stated.

Choice C rationale

This statement is incorrect as cancer cells do grow and can spread to other parts of the body.

Choice D rationale

This statement is not accurate as cancer involves specific characteristics that Choices B and C do not describe correctly.

Choice A rationale

Brand name medications are typically more expensive because they include costs for research, development, marketing, and patents. They are sold under a trademarked brand name by a specific company, which allows them to charge higher prices.

Choice B rationale

This is incorrect as brand name medications are not less effective than generic medications. Both are required to have the same active ingredients and efficacy by regulatory agencies.

Choice C rationale

While the active ingredients must be the same, the formulation (inactive ingredients) of brand and generic medications can differ, which may affect the drug's characteristics, such as absorption rate.

Choice D rationale

Brand name drugs are usually less prescribed than generics because generics are cheaper and preferred for cost-saving measures. However, in some cases, a brand name might be more widely recognized and prescribed initially.