Allergic Rhinitis, Cough, Cold

Question 1

Indication for intranasal steroids

Answer 1

first line for chronic, moderate-severe rhinitis

Question 2

Indication for oral antihistamines

Answer 2

milder, intermittent symptoms

Question 3

Which nasal steroid is preferred in pregnancy

Answer 3

Budesonidef

Question 4

which oral antihistamines are preferred in pregnancy

Answer 4

loratadine

cetirizine

Question 5

Which 2nd gen antishitamines are more sedating

Answer 5

cetirizine
levocetirizine
hydroxyzine
meclizine

Question 6

which 2nd gen antihistamines are less sedating

Answer 6

fexofenadine

loratadine

Question 7

MOA of decongestants

Answer 7

alpha-adrenergic agonists (sympathomimetics)

cause vasoconstriction that decrease sinus vessel engorgement and mucosal edema

Question 8

Cromolyn MOA

Answer 8

mast cell stabilizer

Question 9

max pseudoephedrine allowed per day to buy

Answer 9

3.6 grams

Question 10

max pseudoephedrine allowed in 30 days

Answer 10

9 grams

Question 11

Contraindication for codeine

Answer 11

< 12 years

Question 12

APAP dose for children

Answer 12

10-15 mg/kg/dose Q 4-6

Question 13

Ibuprofen children dose

Answer 13

5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8

Question 14

Do not use menthol or camphor in children <

Answer 14

2 years