NAPLEX Allergies, Cough, & Cold Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)

NAPLEX Allergies, Cough, & Cold Questions with Correct Answers
(Grade A+)

Question 1: symptoms of allergic rhinitis

Answer: congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, sinus pressure, itchy eyes

Question 2: What is a common cause of intermittent allergic rhinitis?

Answer: pet dander

Question 3: What is a common cause of chronic allergic rhinitis?

Answer: pollen

Question 4: How can you determine the cause of allergic rhinitis?

Answer: IgE skin prick test

Question 5: How can you reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis nonpharm?

Answer: HEPA filters, vacuuming, remove carpets/upholstery, wash bedding; nasal irrigation

Question 6: What should you use for nasal irrigation?

Answer: distilled, sterile, or boiled water; 0.9-3% saline

Question 7: What is first line therapy for moderate to severe allergic rhinitis?

Answer: intranasal steroids

Question 8: What is first line therapy for mild or intermittent allergic rhinitis?

Answer: oral antihistamines

Question 9: What can be used for rhinorrhea?

Answer: intranasal ipratropium

Question 10: Rhinocort Allergy

Answer: budesonide intranasal




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, Question 11: budesonide intranasal

Answer: Rhinocort Allergy

Question 12: Nasacort Allergy 24h

Answer: triamcinolone intranasal

Question 13: triamcinolone intranasal

Answer: Nasacort Allergy 24h

Question 14: Nasonex 24h Allergy

Answer: mometasone intranasal

Question 15: mometasone intranasal

Answer: Nasonex 24h Allergy

Question 16: intranasal steroids ADE

Answer: adrenal suppression, increased IOP, epistaxis, headache, dry nose, localized infection

Question 17: How long does it take for intranasal steroids to work?

Answer: up to 1 week

Question 18: Which nasal steroids are preferred in pregnancy?

Answer: budesonide, beclomethasone

Question 19: chlorpheniramine

Answer: Aller-Chlor

Question 20: Aller-Chlor

Answer: chlorpheniramine

Question 21: Unisom SleepTabs

Answer: doxylamine




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