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Anti-allergy Flashcards

1
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What antihistamine works by preventing histamine from binding to H1 receptors?

A

H1 receptor antagonist

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2
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Which H1 blockers cross the BBB to penetrate the CNS?

A

First generation H1 receptor antagonist

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3
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H1: Diphenhydramine = ?

A

Benedryl

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4
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H1: Hydroxyzine =

A

Atarax

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5
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Which 2 first gen. H1 blockers are used in rhinits, urticaria, conjunctivitis and anaphylaxis?

A

Diphenhydramine (benedryl) and Hydroxyzine (atarax)

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6
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Which 2 first gen. H1 blockers are used prophylaxis for motion sickness & vestibular disease (Meniere’s Disease)?

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Meclizine = Antivert
Dimenhydramine = Dramamine
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7
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What is the #1 drug to treat vertigo symptoms but is terrible with treating allergy symptoms?

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Meclizine = Antivert

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8
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What H1 antagonist helps with motion sickness and crosses BBB to sedate the vestibular system?

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Dimenhydramine = Dramamine

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9
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2nd generation H1 antagonists: Cetirizine = ?

A
  1. Cetirizine = Zytrec
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10
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Cetirizine (zyrtec) is the most ____. It crosses the BBB in 6% of users and causes drowsiness.

A

sedating

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11
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Nasal Spray: Azelastine = ?

A

Alestin, Astepro

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12
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Ophthalmic antihistamine: Azelastine

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Azelastine = Optivar

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13
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What are the 2 types of Ophthalmic Antihistamine Decongestants?

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Antazoline + Naphazoline = Vascon-A

Pheniramine + Naphazoline = Naphcon-A

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14
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T of F: A pt can’t use an ophthalmic anthistamine decongestant for more than 3-5 days because it causes rebound congestion that is worse.

A

True

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15
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What type of medication is an anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits mast cells?

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Mast Cell Stabilizers

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16
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What is the main medication used in mast cell stabilizers?

A

Cromolyn Sodium

17
Q

Nasal steroids inhibit __ inflammatory mediators

A

6

18
Q

nasal steroids: Fluticasone Propionate = ?

A

Flonase

19
Q

Ophthalmic Corticosteroid: Loteprednol = ?

A

Alrex

20
Q

Leukotriene Antagonists: Montelukast = ?

A

Singulair = chewable, swallowable oral product

21
Q

2ndGen: H1 Antagonist: Fexofenadine = ?

A

Allegra

22
Q

2ndGen: H1 Antagonist: Loratidine = ?

A

Claritin

23
Q

Nasal Steroid: Mometasone = ?

A

Nasonex

24
Q

Nasal Steroid: Triamcinolone = ?

A

Nasacort AQ

25
Q

Name 3 ADRs of nasal steroids.

A
  1. Bad Taste
  2. Sneezing
  3. Bloody Nose
26
Q

2nd generation antihistamines do not help with _____ and ______ ______.

A

anaphylaxis & vestibular issues

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