Deck 26: Antiinflammatories and Antihistamines

Question 1

Inflammation can be caused by:

A)Infection
B)Allergic reactions
C)Injury
D)All of the above

Answer 1

D
Inflammation can be caused by infection,allergic reactions,or injury.

Question 2

The most serious aspect of rheumatoid arthritis is the pain.

Answer 2

False
Rheumatoid arthritis is painful,but its most serious complication is its ability to possibly deform bones.

Question 3

The most common condition that is self-medicated is inflammation,followed by the common cold.

Answer 3

False
Aside from the common cold,muscle pain resulting from inflammation is one of the leading causes for self-medication.     

Question 4

Patients will quantify pain by:

A)Taking a urine analysis
B)Comparing their pain to various smiley faces
C)Rating it on a numeric scale
D)None of the above

Question 5

Glucocorticoids can affect the body both physiologically and pharmacologically.

Question 6

Pain can be either short-lived or chronic.

Question 7

The only way glucocorticoids can be produced is pharmaceutically.

Question 8

When stopping a steroid regimen:

A)You can stop immediately
B)The body will never reproduce the natural steroids
C)The body will take days to a year to reproduce the natural steroids
D)None of the above.

Question 9

Allergies can be cured by prescription only.

Question 10

Antihistamines are also known as antigens.

Question 11

Steroids can be administered:

A)Orally
B)Parenterally
C)By inhalation
D)All the above
E) Only A and B

Question 12

Opioids are an important analgesic.

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of osteoarthritis?

A)It is a degenerative joint disease.
B)It is common in people older than age 45.
C)It is painless.
D)It is not as severe as rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 14

People suffering from allergies can take all of the following to relieve symptoms except:

A)Antihistamines
B)Laxatives
C)Nasal sprays
D)Decongestants

Question 15

The adrenal cortex produces corticosteroids.

Question 16

Corticosteroids cause mild side effects.

Question 17

In addition to antihistamines, decongestants can be taken to relieve a runny nose in combination drugs (Table 25-8). Other agents include OTC nasal sprays and drops to treat rhinitis (Table 25-9). Stronger agents (steroids) that may be prescribed are listed in Table 25-10.
PTS: 1 DIF: 1 (Knowledge) REF: p. 886
NAT: [none]
It is best to take antihistamines:

A)Before the antigen is produced
B)Upon introduction of the antigen
C)After the antigen has been introduced
D)Everyday

Question 18

Inflammation can be classified as:

A)Acute
B)Internal
C)Chronic
D)Both A and C

Question 19

The adrenal cortex produces:

A)Corticosteroids
B)Glucocorticoids
C)Mineral corticoids
D)All the above

Question 20

Pain is measured by:

A)Sonogram
B)Ultrasound
C)Cardiograph
D)None of the above

Question 21

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Oophoritis

Question 22

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Meningitis

Question 23

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Arthritis

Question 24

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Tendonitis

Question 25

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Hepatitis

Question 26

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Pneumonitis

Question 27

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Enteritis

Question 28

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Rhinitis

Question 29

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Colitis

Question 30

Match the medical term to its corresponding area of inflammation.
a.Meninges
f.Liver
b.Small intestines
g.Stomach
c.Joints
h.Ovary
d.Tendons
i.Lungs
e.Nose
j.Colon
Gastritis