Sinus Stuff

Question 1

Omnaris

Answer 1

• Ciclesonide

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 2

Nasonex

Answer 2

• Mometasone

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 3

Flonase

Answer 3

• Fluticasone proportionate

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 4

Veramyst

Answer 4

• Fluticasone furoate

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 5

Rhinocort

Answer 5

• Budesonide

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 6

Nasacort

Answer 6

• Triamcinolone

- Glucocorticoid nasal spray

Question 7

Diphenhydramine

Answer 7

(Benadryl)

• 1st generation antihistamine
• anticholinergic and sedation SE

Question 8

Hydroxyzine

Answer 8

(Vistaril)

• 1st generation antihistamine
• anticholinergic and sedation SE

Question 9

Loratidine

Answer 9

(Claritin)

- 2nd generation antihistamine

Question 10

Desloratidine

Answer 10

(Clarinex)

- 2nd generation antihistamine

Question 11

Cetirizine

Answer 11

(Zyrtec)

- 2nd generation antihistamine

Question 12

Levocetirizine

Answer 12

(Xyval)

- 2nd generation antihistamine

Question 13

Fexofenadine

Answer 13

(Allegra)

-2nd generation antihistamine

Question 14

Maintenance of sinus drainage dependent on:

Answer 14

• ciliary action
• mucous drainage
• osteum obstruction

Question 15

Azelastine

Answer 15

(Astelin) antihistamine nasal spray

Question 16

Olopatadine

Answer 16

(Patanase) antihistamine nasal spray

Question 17

Chromolyn sodium

Answer 17

Mast cell stabilizer; less effective than glucocorticoids or oral antihistamines; 4x daily dosing
- asthma and allergic rhinitis

Question 18

Montelukast

Answer 18

(Singulair)- an anti-leukotriene agent; less effective than glucocorticoid nasal sprays, but equal to oral antihistamines
- tx: asthma and allergic rhinitis