00 Allergic Rhinitis Flashcards

1
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What is the gold standard therapy for patients with moderate-severe, persistent allergic rhinitis and nasal blockage?

A

Intranasal corticosteroids

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What is the generic name of Rhinocort Aqua-Aq soln?

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Budeosnide HCL (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Omnaris?

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Ciclesonide (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Flonase?

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Fluticosone Propionate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Veramyst?

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Fluticosone Furoate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Nasonex - Aq Soln?

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Mometasone furoate (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Nasacort - Aq Soln?

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Triamcinolone acetonide (Intranasal Cortocosteroid)

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What is the generic name of Benadryl?

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Diphenhydramine (1st gen antihistamine)

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When should you avoid using Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)?

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Avoid use in elderly d/t paradoxical excitation and CNS side effects (e.g. Hypotension, Confusion)

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How is Benadryl (Diphenhydramine) dosed?

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25-50mg Q4-6h (max: 300mg/day)

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What is the generic name of Zyrtec?

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Cetirizine (2nd gen antihistamine) - more sedating than other 2nd gens

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What is the generic name of Calritin?

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Loratadine (2nd gen antihistamine)

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What is the generic name of Xyzal?

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Levocetirizine (Rx 2nd gen antihistamine)

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What is the generic name of Clarinex?

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Desloratadine (2nd gen antihistamine)

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What is the generic name of Allegra?

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Fexofenadine (2nd gen antihistamine)

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Whats unique about Allegra (Fexofenadine)?

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Avoid taking with fruit juice d/t decrease in F (separate by at least 2 hours)

17
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What is the generic name of Astelin?

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Azelastine (nasal antihistamine)

18
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What is the generic name of Astepro?

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Azelastine (nasal antihistamine)

19
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What is the generic name of Patanase?

A

Olopatadine (nasal antihistamine)

20
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What does the “Combat Meth Act” state?

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Keep name and address of seller and purchaser of pseudoephedrine for 2 years, need proof of identity of all purchasers, NTE 3.6g/day or 9g/30 days

21
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At what age can you NOT use pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine?

A

In children < 2 years

22
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What is the generic name of Privine?

A

Naphazoline (intranasal decongestant)

23
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What is the generic name of Neo Synephrine?

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Phenylephrine (intranasal decongestant)

24
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What is the generic name of Afrin?

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Oxymetazoline (intranasal decongestant)

25
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What is the generic name of Otrivin?

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Xylometrazoline (intranasal decongestant)

26
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What is the generic name of Atrovent Nasal Spray?

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Ipratropium bromide (intranasal anticholinergic agent)

27
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What is the generic name of NasalCrom Spray?

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Cromolyn sodium (intranasal mast cell inhibitor)

28
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What is the DOC for pregnant women?

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NasalCrom Spray (Cromolyn sodium)

29
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What is the generic name of Optivar?

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Azelastine (Eye drop - antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer)

30
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What is the generic name of Zaditor?

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Ketotifen (Eye drop - antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer)

31
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What is the generic name of Patanol?

A

Olopatadine (Eye drop - antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer)

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What is the generic name of Pataday?

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Olopatadine (Eye drop - antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer)