The Common Cold

Question 1

Rhinorrhea + nasal obstruction

Answer 1

Common cold

Question 2

MC pathogens associated with the common cold

Answer 2

Rhinoviruses

Question 3

Onset of common cold symptoms occurs ___ days after viral infection

Answer 3

1-3 days

Question 4

First symptom of the common cold is usually

Answer 4

Sore or scratchy throat

Question 5

Predominant WBC in nasal secretions of uncomplicated colds

Answer 5

PMN leukocytes

Question 6

T/F The management of common colds consists primarily of symptomatic treatment

Answer 6

T

Question 7

Drugs with modest effect on duration of symptoms associated with influenza viral infections

Answer 7

Neuraminidase inhibitors, Oseltamivir and Zanamivir

Question 8

Drug that reduces the frequency of influenza-associated otitis media

Answer 8

Oseltamivir

Question 9

Apparent rebound effect that causes the sensation of nasal obstruction when there is prolonged use topical adrenergic agents

Answer 9

Rhinitis medicamentosa

Question 10

Generation of anti-histamines that have no effect on common cold symptoms

Answer 10

2nd gen antihistamines

Question 11

MC complication of cold

Answer 11

Otitis media