Allergic Rhinitis

Question 1

What are non pharmacoligcal controls for alleries

Answer 1

avoid pollen, wash clothers, lower humidity, use HEPA fitlers , eliminate cockroaches ,exercise

Question 2

Which antihistamines are used for symptoms of allergic rhinitis

Answer 2

H1 antihistamines

Question 3

What are characteristics of oral 1st generation antihistamines

Answer 3

Prevent and relieve sneezing, itching, and runny nose/ sedating

Question 4

If patient is going to get a skin test for allergies how long should they stop taking first generation antihistamines

Answer 4

4 to 5 days prior

Question 5

T/F: Antihistamines are effective in reducing nasal congestion

Answer 5

False: Antihistamines do not effect any type ofcongestion

Question 6

What are the alkylamines antihistamines

Answer 6

Brompheniramine, Chlorpheniramine, Dexbrompheniramine

Question 7

What are the Ethanolamine antihistamines

Answer 7

Clemastine and Diphenhydramine

Question 8

T/F: The alkylamines are less sedating than the ethanolamines

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What are counseling points for taking these medications

Answer 9

Patients should not also drink alcohol, do not use additional sedatives, do not use while driving

Question 10

What are characteristics of 2nd generation antihistamines

Answer 10

have less sedation, usually in combonation with pseudoephedrine

Question 11

What is the brand name for loratidine, dose for adults

Answer 11

Claritin, 10 mg

Question 12

What is a common side effect of 2nd generation antihistamines

Answer 12

dry mouth

Question 13

What is the brand name of cetrizine, dose for adults

Answer 13

Zyterc, 10 mg daily

Question 14

What is the brand name of levocetirizine, dose for adults

Answer 14

xyzal, 5 mg daily

Question 15

What is the brand name for fexofenadine, dose for adults

Answer 15

allergra, 60 mg twice daily

Question 16

Which 2nd generation antihistamine is prescription

Answer 16

Desloratadine

Question 17

Which 2nd generation antihistamines are for only seasonal rhinitis

Answer 17

Loratidine, fexofenadine

Question 18

Which 2nd generation antihistamines are for both seasonal and perennial rhinitis

Answer 18

cetrizine, leveocetirizine, desoloratadine

Question 19

T/F: Pregnant women should avoid antihistamines in the third trimester and during lactation

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What are the intranasal antihistamines

Answer 20

Azelastine, olopatadine

Question 21

What are the intranal adeverse effects on decongestants

Answer 21

nasal irritation, dryness, sneezing, rhinitis medcamentosa

Question 22

What are the oral adverse effects on decongestants

Answer 22

increase blood pressure and heart rate, increase inner occular pressure,

Question 23

What are the oral decongestants

Answer 23

phenylephrine and pseudophedrine

Question 24

What are the intranasal decongestants

Answer 24

naphazoline, oxymetazoline, tetrahydrozolone, xylometazoline, phenylephrine

Question 25

What guidelines patients must follow due to the methamphetamin control act

Answer 25

Purchaser must be 18, show an ID and sign a log book,

Question 26

What anticholinergic is used for season rhinitis

Answer 26

Ipratropium

Question 27

T/F: Corticosteroids are good for preventing symptoms if taken early enough, they can relieve but a full responce usually occurs after 2 weeks

Answer 27

True

Question 28

Which of the 2nd generation antihistamines are more likely to cause drowsines

Answer 28

Cetrizine