allergies, respiratory

Question 1

How does sinusitis differentiate between rhinitis:

Answer 1

sinusitis typically lasts longer than 10 days, you have maxillary, dental, or facial pain with

Question 2

True or False: Bacterial conjunctivitis is different than pink eye.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Anything viral should not be treated with what:

Answer 3

antibiotic

Question 4

Should decongestants be prescribed/given to children?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

If a pt has a Type 1 allergy, do not prescribe what antibx?

Answer 5

cephalosporin’s

Question 6

What type of situation would you not want to prescribe an antitussive?

Answer 6

productive cough

Question 7

Do we treat URI’s?

Answer 7

No, because they are viral in nature

Question 8

Often, the first manifestation of allergic disease is?

Answer 8

atopic dermatitis

Question 9

Most patients with atopic dermatitis will also another atopic disorder, such as…

Answer 9

allergic rhinitis, asthma, or food allergies.

Question 10

The “atopic march” or “atopic triad” includes which disorders?

Answer 10

atopic dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, & asthma

Question 11

Most patients with atopic dermatitis have increased serum blood levels of ________?

Answer 11

IgE

Question 12

Skin infections with _____________are very common in individuals with atopic dermatitis.

Answer 12

Staph aureus