Respiratory System Disorders - Antihistamines

Question 1

Antihistamines are commonly used to treat symptoms such as

Answer 1

• runny nose
• sneezing
• sore throat

Question 2

Antihistamines are classified as ____ and ____

Answer 2

• first generation

* second generation

Question 3

First generation antihistamines target more general receptors in the ____

Answer 3

central nervous system

Question 4

First generation antihistamines target have more ____ than second generation antihistamines

Answer 4

side effects

Question 5

Some examples of first generation antihistamines are:

Answer 5

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
• Brompheniramine (Bromax)
• Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
• Azelastine (Astelin)—nasal spray

Question 6

Some examples of second generation antihistamines are:

Answer 6

• Fexofenadine (Allegra)
• Loratidine (Claritin)
• Desloratadine (Clarinex)
• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

Question 7

Second generation antihistamines are known to cause fewer side effects of ____, ____, and ____

Answer 7

• dizziness
• drowsiness
• dry mouth