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PHARM. MIDTERM
ALLERGIC RHINIITS
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A 70-year-old male comes in for a routine physical. He has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy in the past; however, his symptoms have been well-controlled. He expresses concerns about what types of over-the- counter medications he can tak | CLEMESTINE CHLORPHENERAMINE |
| An NP prescribes azelastine for a patient who has allergic rhinitis. Propose what should be included when teaching the patient about this drug. | MAY CAUSE BITTER AFTER TASTE |
| Determine the most common cause of rhinitis. | ALLERGIC RESPONSE |
| A 35-year-old female is prescribed inhaled corticosteroids. She does not want to take this medication because she was told that steroids cause weight gain. Propose an appropriate response to this patient. | INHALED CORTICOSTERIODS DO NOT HAVE SAME EFFECT AS ORAL OR SYSTEMIC STERIODS |
| Determine the preferred treatment for seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms in patients over the age of 12. | MONOTHERAPHY AND INTRANASAL CORTICOSTERIODS |
| Judge who is the most vulnerable to the development of allergies. | CHILDREN |
| A new patient comes to the clinic for treatment of a suspected allergic rhinitis. He is 25 years old and thin but is in no acute distress. The patient does not appear to be a good historian and is unclear about past illnesses. Prior to ordering any med | THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE TEST |
| A 50-year-old male comes to the clinic with questions concerning a cold. He travels frequently and finds that diphenhydramine helps control his symptoms; however, he is concerned about its side effects. Propose what he should expect. | DROWSINESS IS MOST COMMON |
| Assess the following and decide which statement accurately describes cromolyn. | MAIN MECH OF ACTION IS TO LESSEN ANTIGEN - TRIGGERED MAST CELL DEGRANULATION |
| Diphenhydramine is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Decide which statement accurately describes diphenhydramine. | IT IS A HISTAMINE RECEPTOR BLOCKER |
| A child with chronic allergic symptoms uses an intranasal steroid to control the symptoms. At this child's annual well-child checkup, determine what the NP should pay particular attention to. | WEIGHT |
| Inhaled steroids can be used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Determine the principle action that is included with inhaled steroids. | REDUCING INTRACELLULAR EDEMA |
| Persistent allergic rhinitis is characterized by multiple symptoms. Judge which symptom is potentially the most dangerous. | IMPAIRED SLEEP |
| Identify a main component of a treatment for allergic rhinitis. | IMMUNOTHERAPHY |
| A 23-year-old female is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. She has three children under the age of 4, so she will not take any medication that makes her sleepy. Recommend a medication for this patient. | FEXOFEADRINE |
| Inhaled steroids can be used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Determine the principle action that is included with inhaled steroids. | MILD VASOCONSTRICTION |
| Although Flonase is an over-the-counter drug, the NP suggests that a patient use it to control symptoms. Recommend how the NP should direct the patient to use this medication. | ONE SPRAY IN EACH NOSTRIL DAILY |
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