Cold,Allergy And Cough

Question 1

What is the brand name of Hydroxizine?

Answer 1

Atarax, Vistaril

Question 2

Brand name of Oxymetazoline

Answer 2

Afrin

Question 3

Brand name of Mometasone

Answer 3

Nasonex

Question 4

Brand name of Triamcinolone

Answer 4

Nasacort

Question 5

Brand name of diphenhydramine

Answer 5

Benadryl

Question 6

Brand name of meclizine

Answer 6

Dramamine,Bonine,Antivert

Question 7

Brand name of Psuedoephedrine

Answer 7

Sudafed

Question 8

Benzonatate brand name

Answer 8

Tessalon Perles

Question 9

Fluticasone brand name

Answer 9

Flonase

Question 10

Guaifenesin brand name

Answer 10

Mucinex

Question 11

Dextromethorphan brand name

Answer 11

Delsym

Question 12

Fexfenadine brand name

Answer 12

Allegra

Question 13

Levocetirizine brand name

Answer 13

Xyzal

Question 14

Azelastine brand name

Answer 14

Astelin,Astepro

Question 15

1st line anti histamines

Answer 15

Diphenhydramine
Hydroxyzine
Meclizine

Question 16

MOA of 1st and 2nd gen anti histamines

Answer 16

Competes with histamine-1 for receptor sites, blocks histamine 1 release.

Question 17

Difference between 1st and 2nd gen antihistamines

Answer 17

1st gen has poor selectivity thus has more effects on CNS(sedation) and anticholinergics, also lipophilic
2nd gen is more selective for peripheral receptors and is less lipophillic(doesn’t easily cross BBB)

Question 18

Major contraindications for antihistamines,expectorants,cough suppressants, intranasal corticosteroids,nasal decongestants

Answer 18

Hypersensitivity to any of the above drug classes

Question 19

Major contraindications for decongestants and cough suppressants

Answer 19

Recent use (>14d) of MAO inhibitor

Question 20

Nose bleed is a common ADR for which drug

Answer 20

Azalastine, Flonase

Question 21

A key counseling point for this drug is to avoid activities involving mental alertness

Answer 21

Cetirizine

Question 22

Paradoxical excitation is common with this drug

Answer 22

Benadryl

Question 23

Sedation and dry mouth are associated with this drug class

Answer 23

1st gen antihistamines

Question 24

Avoid using alcohol with this drug is a key counseling point. Name the drug

Answer 24

Meclizine

Question 25

Serious ADRs of this drug include cognitive impairment, urinary retention, blurred vision

Answer 25

Benadryl

Question 26

This drug is used for itching and sedation

Answer 26

Hydroxizine

Question 27

Drug used for motion sickness, vomiting /nausea

Answer 27

Meclizine

Question 28

Nasal irritation and nasal burning are common ADRs

Answer 28

Fluticasone

Question 29

Anti inflammatory,antipuritic, vasoconstriction properties lead to relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms. This decscribes which drug’s MAO?

Answer 29

Fluticasone

Question 30

Relief may be delayed several days, optimal effect may take 1-2 weeks is key counseling point for this drug

Answer 30

Fluticasone