The Lymphatic and Immune System Pharmacology

Question 1

Blocks effect of histamine released by body during allergic reaction

Answer 1

Antihistamine

Question 2

Natural or synthetic adrenal cortex hormone; has very strong anti-inflammatory properties; particularly useful in treating autoimmune diseases

Answer 2

Corticosteroids

Question 3

Block certain actions of immune system; required to prevent rejection of transplanted organ

Answer 3

Immunosuppressants

Question 4

Nose spray; reduces inflammation and treats symptoms of nasal rhinitis

Answer 4

Nasal steroids

Question 5

Inhibit protease, enzyme that viruses need to reproduce

Answer 5

Protease inhibitor drugs

Question 6

Inhibit reverse transcriptase, enzyme needed by viruses to reproduce

Answer 6

Reverse transcriptase inhibitor drugs