Question 1

Urticaria is treated by which of the following pharmacological agents?

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cimetidine 
C) Allergy shot 
D) Cromolyn sodium 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cimetidine 
C) Allergy shot 
D) Cromolyn sodium A

Question 2

Inhaled glucocorticoids help make breathing easier by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) preventing T lymphocytes from forming,thus reducing inflammation 
B) increasing the production of allergy protection antibodies,inhibiting mucus 
C) decreasing cytokines from being released,thus reducing mucus and swelling 
D) reducing the number of anti-inflammatory cells,thus reducing swelling 
A) preventing T lymphocytes from forming,thus reducing inflammation 
B) increasing the production of allergy protection antibodies,inhibiting mucus 
C) decreasing cytokines from being released,thus reducing mucus and swelling 
D) reducing the number of anti-inflammatory cells,thus reducing swelling C

Question 3

Pharmacological treatment of allergies is aimed at all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) reducing swelling and inflammation 
B) suppressing the release of cells that mediate immune system and inflammatory response 
C) blocking receptor sites of the mediators 
D) permanently eliminating the sensitivity of the patients to allergens 
A) reducing swelling and inflammation 
B) suppressing the release of cells that mediate immune system and inflammatory response 
C) blocking receptor sites of the mediators 
D) permanently eliminating the sensitivity of the patients to allergens D

Question 4

Antihistamines that cross the blood-brain barrier cause what type of side effects?

Accepted Answer

A) Cholinergic effects 
B) Insomnia 
C) Sedation 
D) Have no effect on the brain 
A) Cholinergic effects 
B) Insomnia 
C) Sedation 
D) Have no effect on the brain

Question 5

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
-Fexofenadine

Accepted Answer

A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone 
A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone

Question 6

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Nasonex

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone

Question 7

A condition that is characterized by itching and angioedema is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

A) whelps 
B) wheals 
C) urticaria 
D) pruritus 
A) whelps 
B) wheals 
C) urticaria 
D) pruritus

Question 8

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
-Levocetirizine

Accepted Answer

A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone 
A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone

Question 9

Because of its increased sedating effects,which of the following antihistamines can also be used for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

A) Brompheniramine 
B) Fexofenadine 
C) Hydroxyzine 
D) Diphenhydramine 
A) Brompheniramine 
B) Fexofenadine 
C) Hydroxyzine 
D) Diphenhydramine

Question 10

If latex gloves must be used,what could be done to help prevent an allergic reaction to the latex?

Accepted Answer

A) Use gloves containing protective latex antibodies to prevent an allergic reaction. 
B) Use powder-free gloves with reduced protein content to help the allergy protein from becoming airborne and inhaled,causing a reaction. 
C) Use powdered gloves to help contain the allergy protein,thereby reducing the chances of an allergic reaction. 
D) Use powder-free gloves with increased protein content to help protect against allergic reactions. 
A) Use gloves containing protective latex antibodies to prevent an allergic reaction. 
B) Use powder-free gloves with reduced protein content to help the allergy protein from becoming airborne and inhaled,causing a reaction. 
C) Use powdered gloves to help contain the allergy protein,thereby reducing the chances of an allergic reaction. 
D) Use powder-free gloves with increased protein content to help protect against allergic reactions.

Question 11

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
-Clemastine

Accepted Answer

A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone 
A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone

Question 12

Which of the following explains why eosinophil infiltration can cause allergic rhinitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Eosinophils are released just before T lymphocytes,which causes allergic rhinitis. 
B) Eosinophils are responsible for remembering an allergic response;therefore,they continually cause allergic rhinitis when exposed to an allergen. 
C) Eosinophils release interleukins,which then causes allergic rhinitis. 
D) Eosinophils are partially responsible for producing inflammation in the nasal epithelium. 
A) Eosinophils are released just before T lymphocytes,which causes allergic rhinitis. 
B) Eosinophils are responsible for remembering an allergic response;therefore,they continually cause allergic rhinitis when exposed to an allergen. 
C) Eosinophils release interleukins,which then causes allergic rhinitis. 
D) Eosinophils are partially responsible for producing inflammation in the nasal epithelium.

Question 13

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Claritin

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone

Question 14

Allergy shots are usually administered to people with _____ allergies.

Accepted Answer

A) sporadic 
B) medicinal 
C) perpetual 
D) seasonal 
A) sporadic 
B) medicinal 
C) perpetual 
D) seasonal

Question 15

Which of the following drug classes produce the most sedation?

Accepted Answer

A) Ethanolamines,phenothiazines 
B) Xanthines,ethanolamines 
C) Phenothiazines,xanthines 
D) Glucocorticoids,mast cell stabilizers 
A) Ethanolamines,phenothiazines 
B) Xanthines,ethanolamines 
C) Phenothiazines,xanthines 
D) Glucocorticoids,mast cell stabilizers

Question 16

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Flonase

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone

Question 17

Treatment with which drug should be initiated 1 week before coming into contact with allergens and continued throughout allergen exposure?

Accepted Answer

A) Cromolyn sodium 
B) Fluticasone 
C) Budesonide 
D) Clemastine 
A) Cromolyn sodium 
B) Fluticasone 
C) Budesonide 
D) Clemastine

Question 18

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
-Azelastine

Accepted Answer

A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone 
A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone

Question 19

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Chlor-Trimeton

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone

Question 20

Of the following,which drug is used as an intranasal glucocorticosteroid?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasalcrom 
B) Vancenase AQ 
C) Astelin 
D) Xyzal 
A) Nasalcrom 
B) Vancenase AQ 
C) Astelin 
D) Xyzal

Exam 29: Treatment of Allergies

Urticaria is treated by which of the following pharmacological agents?

Inhaled glucocorticoids help make breathing easier by _____.

Pharmacological treatment of allergies is aimed at all of the following except _____.

Antihistamines that cross the blood-brain barrier cause what type of side effects?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its class. -Fexofenadine

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Nasonex

A condition that is characterized by itching and angioedema is termed _____.

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its class. -Levocetirizine

Because of its increased sedating effects,which of the following antihistamines can also be used for insomnia?

If latex gloves must be used,what could be done to help prevent an allergic reaction to the latex?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its class. -Clemastine

Which of the following explains why eosinophil infiltration can cause allergic rhinitis?

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Claritin

Allergy shots are usually administered to people with _____ allergies.

Which of the following drug classes produce the most sedation?

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Flonase

Treatment with which drug should be initiated 1 week before coming into contact with allergens and continued throughout allergen exposure?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its class. -Azelastine

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Chlor-Trimeton

Of the following,which drug is used as an intranasal glucocorticosteroid?

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