CLINICAL DRUG THERAPY FINAL TEST
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● What is a potential consequence of excessive use of oxymetazoline?
Answer: Rebound nasal congestion.
●● What is a key reason for the FDA's warning against prescription
opioid cough and cold medicines in children under 18?
Answer: The risks for prescription opioid cough products typically
outweigh the potential benefits in children.
●● What should be considered before suppressing a cough in children?
Answer: A cough should not be suppressed unless it causes clinical
consequences like poor sleep or vomiting.
●● Which type of cold remedy does not contain a first-generation
antihistamine?
Answer: Nondrowsy or daytime formulas.
●● Which herbal preparation is noted for its role in respiratory defense
mechanisms?
Answer: Echinacea.
, ●● In which situation is diphenhydramine recommended?
Answer: To prevent allergic reactions in adults.
●● What is the drug of choice for treating severe allergic reactions with
anaphylaxis?
Answer: Epinephrine.
●● Which actions are antihistamines effective in producing?
Answer: Inhibiting vascular permeability, reducing pruritus, minimizing
edema formation.
●● What is the effectiveness of antihistamines in treating the common
cold?
Answer: They do not relieve symptoms and are not recommended.
●● What adverse effects of diphenhydramine should patients be aware
of?
Answer: Dry mouth, drowsiness, urinary retention, and blurred vision.
●● What is the recommended order for using an albuterol inhaler and a
beclomethasone inhaler?
Answer: Use the albuterol inhaler first, followed by the beclomethasone
inhaler after 5 to 10 minutes.
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+ COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● What is a potential consequence of excessive use of oxymetazoline?
Answer: Rebound nasal congestion.
●● What is a key reason for the FDA's warning against prescription
opioid cough and cold medicines in children under 18?
Answer: The risks for prescription opioid cough products typically
outweigh the potential benefits in children.
●● What should be considered before suppressing a cough in children?
Answer: A cough should not be suppressed unless it causes clinical
consequences like poor sleep or vomiting.
●● Which type of cold remedy does not contain a first-generation
antihistamine?
Answer: Nondrowsy or daytime formulas.
●● Which herbal preparation is noted for its role in respiratory defense
mechanisms?
Answer: Echinacea.
, ●● In which situation is diphenhydramine recommended?
Answer: To prevent allergic reactions in adults.
●● What is the drug of choice for treating severe allergic reactions with
anaphylaxis?
Answer: Epinephrine.
●● Which actions are antihistamines effective in producing?
Answer: Inhibiting vascular permeability, reducing pruritus, minimizing
edema formation.
●● What is the effectiveness of antihistamines in treating the common
cold?
Answer: They do not relieve symptoms and are not recommended.
●● What adverse effects of diphenhydramine should patients be aware
of?
Answer: Dry mouth, drowsiness, urinary retention, and blurred vision.
●● What is the recommended order for using an albuterol inhaler and a
beclomethasone inhaler?
Answer: Use the albuterol inhaler first, followed by the beclomethasone
inhaler after 5 to 10 minutes.
