Buttercups Module 10 Questions and
Answers
Question 1
what is rebound congestion?
Correct Answer
congestion improves whilst using product but appears to get worse and the med no
longer works to relieve it
Question 2
in which people must oral decongestants be avaoided?
Correct Answer
-heart problems
-high blood pressure
-overactive thyroid
-diabetes
-other medication
-closed angle glaucoma
Question 3
what are the treatment options for influenza?
Correct Answer
-relieving symptoms
-bed rest until symptoms subside
-plenty of fluids
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, Question 4
when should you refer a sinusitis case to the pharmacist?
Correct Answer
-if pain is severe
-prolonged
-if customer is unwell
Question 5
what class of drugs do decongestants fall under?
Correct Answer
sympathomimetics
Question 6
what are some types of suppressants?
Correct Answer
-pholcodine, dextromethorphan and codeine
Question 7
what do sympathomimetics do?
Correct Answer
stimulate a part of the nervous system causing blood vessels to narrow reducing
inflammation in the nasal membrane
Question 8
what are the two types of coughs?
Correct Answer
-chesty (productive)
-dry (non-productive)
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Answers
Question 1
what is rebound congestion?
Correct Answer
congestion improves whilst using product but appears to get worse and the med no
longer works to relieve it
Question 2
in which people must oral decongestants be avaoided?
Correct Answer
-heart problems
-high blood pressure
-overactive thyroid
-diabetes
-other medication
-closed angle glaucoma
Question 3
what are the treatment options for influenza?
Correct Answer
-relieving symptoms
-bed rest until symptoms subside
-plenty of fluids
Page 1 of 14
, Question 4
when should you refer a sinusitis case to the pharmacist?
Correct Answer
-if pain is severe
-prolonged
-if customer is unwell
Question 5
what class of drugs do decongestants fall under?
Correct Answer
sympathomimetics
Question 6
what are some types of suppressants?
Correct Answer
-pholcodine, dextromethorphan and codeine
Question 7
what do sympathomimetics do?
Correct Answer
stimulate a part of the nervous system causing blood vessels to narrow reducing
inflammation in the nasal membrane
Question 8
what are the two types of coughs?
Correct Answer
-chesty (productive)
-dry (non-productive)
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