Asthma and Allergies

Question 1

What is the brand name for Desloratadine

Answer 1

Aerius

Question 2

What type of medication is Benadryl?

Answer 2

Antihistamine

Used for allergy relief.

Question 3

What is the brand name for Diphenhydramine?

Answer 3

Benadryl

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine commonly used to relieve allergy symptoms.

Question 4

What is the generic name for Claritin?

Answer 4

Loratadine

Loratadine is a non-sedating antihistamine used to treat allergies.

Question 5

What is the brand name for Cetirizine?

Answer 5

Zyrtec

Cetirizine is an antihistamine that helps alleviate allergy symptoms.

Question 6

What is the generic name for Allegra?

Answer 6

Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine is used to treat seasonal allergies and is non-sedating.

Question 7

What is Reactine known as in Canada?

Answer 7

Cetirizine

Reactine is a brand name for Cetirizine in Canada.

Question 8

What is the brand name for Salbutamol?

Answer 8

Ventolin

Salbutamol is known as Albuterol in the U.S.

Question 9

What is the generic name for Flovent?

Answer 9

Fluticasone

Question 10

What medications are combined in Symbicort?

Answer 10

Budesonide/Formoterol

Question 11

True or False: Salbutamol is the same as Albuterol.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The generic name for Ventolin is _______.

Answer 12

Salbutamol

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The brand name for Fluticasone is _______.

Answer 13

Flovent

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Symbicort contains _______ and Formoterol.

Answer 14

Budesonide

Question 15

What do antihistamines do for allergies?

Answer 15

They block the effects of histamine, reducing symptoms like sneezing, itching, and runny nose.

Question 16

What triggers the release of histamine in the body?

Answer 16

The immune system mistakenly identifies an allergen as a threat.

Question 17

What are common allergens that can trigger histamine release?

Answer 17

• Pollen
• Pet dander
• Dust

Question 18

What symptoms are caused by histamine release?

Answer 18

• Sneezing
• Runny nose
• Itchy eyes
• Skin rashes

Question 19

How do antihistamines work?

Answer 19

They block the H1 receptors where histamine binds to cells.

Question 20

What are the two main types of antihistamines?

Answer 20

• First-generation
• Second-generation

Question 21

Why can first-generation antihistamines cause drowsiness?

Answer 21

They cross the blood-brain barrier.

Question 22

What is a key difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?

Answer 22

Second-generation antihistamines are less likely to cause drowsiness because they do not cross the blood-brain barrier as easily.

Question 23

What other conditions can some first-generation antihistamines treat?

Answer 23

Nausea and vomiting.

Question 24

Fill in the blank: Antihistamines work by blocking the _______ receptors.

Answer 24

H1

Question 25

What is Salbutamol also known as?

Answer 25

Ventolin ## Footnote Salbutamol is a quick-relief asthma inhaler used to alleviate symptoms.

Question 26

What type of inhaler is Fluticasone?

Answer 26

Preventative inhaler ## Footnote Fluticasone is used to prevent asthma symptoms.

Question 27

What is Budesonide/Formoterol marketed as?

Answer 27

Symbicort ## Footnote Symbicort is used for maintenance in asthma control.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Salbutamol is a _______ asthma inhaler.

Answer 28

quick-relief

Question 29

True or False: Fluticasone is a quick-relief inhaler.

Answer 29

False ## Footnote Fluticasone is a preventative inhaler, not for quick relief.

Question 30

What is the main purpose of Budesonide/Formoterol?

Answer 30

Maintenance for asthma control

Question 31

What is the generic name of the medication used for anaphylaxis?

Answer 31

Epinephrine ## Footnote Epinephrine is crucial in treating severe allergic reactions, known as anaphylaxis.

Question 32

What are the brand examples of Epinephrine available in Canada?

Answer 32

* EpiPen * Allerject ## Footnote These products are designed for easy administration of Epinephrine in emergencies.

Question 33

Epinephrine is used to treat which condition?

Answer 33

Anaphylaxis ## Footnote Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.