Rhinitis/polypoisis

Question 1

Which seasonal allergens are most commonly associated with allergic rhinitis?

Answer 1

A. Tree and grass pollens

Question 2

What laboratory finding is characteristic of allergic rhinitis?

Answer 2

B. Elevated eosinophil count

Question 3

In allergic rhinitis, which symptom is typically NOT present?

Answer 3

B. Purulent rhinorrhea

Question 4

Which medication should be avoided in patients with allergic rhinitis?

Answer 4

B. First-generation antihistamines

Question 5

What is the most appropriate initial imaging study for chronic rhinitis?

Answer 5

D. No imaging needed

Question 6

Which age group is most commonly affected by allergic rhinitis?

Answer 6

C. Children and teenagers

Question 7

A patient with allergic rhinitis develops wheezing. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer 7

B. Allergic asthma

Question 8

Which environmental modification is least effective for allergic rhinitis management?

Answer 8

C. Opening windows frequently

Question 9

What is the recommended duration of initial intranasal corticosteroid therapy before assessing effectiveness?

Answer 9

C. 2-4 weeks

Question 10

Which complication is most commonly associated with untreated chronic allergic rhinitis?

Answer 10

D. All of the above

Question 11

Allergic rhinitis?

Answer 11

A. IgE related disease

Question 12

Treatment of allergic rhinitis?

Answer 12

B. Antihistamines and corticosteroids

Question 13

Histamine is released mainly by?

Answer 13

D. Eosinophils and Basophils

Question 14

Allergic rhinitis represents which type of the following?

Answer 14

A. Type I hypersensitivity reaction

Question 15

A common physical finding in patients with allergic rhinitis?

Answer 15

C. Pale nasal mucosa

Question 16

What’s the pathology behind nasal polyps?

Answer 16

A. Edematous mucosa

Question 17

Most desired treatment in allergic rhinitis?

Answer 17

A. Avoidance of allergen

Question 18

First line and primary treatment for allergic rhinitis?

Answer 18

A. Avoidance

Question 19

A 39-year-old patient who had allergic rhinitis. She’s keen on medical treatment but wants to control her disease. What is the best advice for her?

Answer 19

D. Skin allergy test and sublingual immunotherapy is an alternative option

Question 20

Common physical findings in patients with allergic rhinitis?

Answer 20

C. Pale nasal mucosa

Question 21

A common finding in allergic rhinitis?

Answer 21

D. Pale nasal mucosa

Question 22

Physical feature of allergic rhinitis?

Answer 22

A. Hypertrophied inferior turbinate

Question 23

A 39-year-old patient who had allergic rhinitis. She’s been on medical treatment but wants to control her disease. What is the best advice?

Answer 23

D. Skin allergy test and sublingual immunotherapy is an alternative option

Question 24

RAST test is a:

Answer 24

B. Antigen-specific blood test