Deck 29: Treatment of Allergies

Question 1

All of the following drugs are used to treat allergies except _____.

A)antihistamines
B)inhaled corticosteroids
C)H2 receptor antagonists
D)leukotriene modifiers

Answer 1

H2 receptor antagonists

Question 2

How do allergy shots help with allergies?

A)They block IgG antibodies from being released into the body,thus preventing an allergic reaction.
B)They reduce the level of allergy-causing antibodies while stimulating allergy-protective antibodies.
C)They block IgE antibodies from forming,thus reducing the likelihood of an allergic reaction from developing.
D)They reduce the level of IgG antibodies,reducing the chances of an allergic reaction.

Answer 2

They reduce the level of allergy-causing antibodies while stimulating allergy-protective antibodies.

Question 3

In addition to treating allergies,the drug class piperazines can also be used to treat _____.

A)asthma
B)nausea
C)gout
D)peptic ulcers

Answer 3

nausea

Question 4

Allergy shots are usually administered to people with _____ allergies.

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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 7

Which of the following drug classes produce the most sedation?

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

Question 8

Inhaled glucocorticoids help make breathing easier by _____.

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

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

Human allergic responses are engineered by what mechanism?

A)T lymphocytes
B)B lymphocytes
C)Monocytes
D)Neutrophils

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

How do mast cell stabilizers reduce the activity of allergens?

A)They stabilize mast cells and prevent them from forming allergy-causing antibodies,thus stopping an allergic reaction.
B)They reduce allergy-causing antibodies from forming,thus preventing an allergic reaction.
C)They prevent mast cells from releasing allergy-causing substances,thus inhibiting an allergic reaction.
D)They decrease mast cell degranulation and the release of inflammatory substances,thus reducing the reactivity to allergens.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

Urticaria is treated by which of the following pharmacological agents?

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

Question 16

What kind of negative effects do allergies have on sensitive individuals?

A)Quality of life
B)Productivity
C)Performance
D)All of the above

Question 17

Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction?

A)Urticaria
B)Pruritus
C)Anaphylaxis
D)Wheal

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

Which of the following is not a condition triggered by allergic rhinitis?

A)Nasal itching
B)Fever
C)Sneezing
D)Runny nose

Question 20

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

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 21

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
a.Chlorpheniramine
b.Cetirizine
c.Loratadine
d.Fluticasone
e.Mometasone
Flonase

Question 22

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
a.Alkylamines
b.Piperidines
c.Piperazines
d.Ethanolamines
e.Phthalazinone
Clemastine

Question 23

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
a.Alkylamines
b.Piperidines
c.Piperazines
d.Ethanolamines
e.Phthalazinone
Brompheniramine

Question 24

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
a.Alkylamines
b.Piperidines
c.Piperazines
d.Ethanolamines
e.Phthalazinone
Fexofenadine

Question 25

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
a.Alkylamines
b.Piperidines
c.Piperazines
d.Ethanolamines
e.Phthalazinone
Azelastine

Question 26

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
a.Chlorpheniramine
b.Cetirizine
c.Loratadine
d.Fluticasone
e.Mometasone
Claritin

Question 27

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
a.Chlorpheniramine
b.Cetirizine
c.Loratadine
d.Fluticasone
e.Mometasone
Zyrtec

Question 28

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
a.Alkylamines
b.Piperidines
c.Piperazines
d.Ethanolamines
e.Phthalazinone
Levocetirizine

Question 29

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
a.Chlorpheniramine
b.Cetirizine
c.Loratadine
d.Fluticasone
e.Mometasone
Chlor-Trimeton

Question 30

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
a.Chlorpheniramine
b.Cetirizine
c.Loratadine
d.Fluticasone
e.Mometasone
Nasonex