NURS 3525 - Respiratory Unit Exam Questions And
Accurate Answers
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa, usually in response to some kind of allergen
Allergic rhinitis
Occurs in spring and fall and is caused by pollen from trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses
Seasonal rhinitis
Throughout the year; caused by environmental allergens such as dust mites, animal
dander, cockroaches, fungi, mold
Perennial rhinitis
What are the classifications of rhinitis?
Episodic, intermittent, & persistent
Symptoms associated with occasional exposure to allergen not commonly present in
usual environment
Episodic rhinitis
Symptoms present < 4 days/week or < 4 weeks/year
Intermittent rhinitis
Symptoms present > 4 days/week or > 4 weeks/year
Persistent rhinitis
, What are the clinical manifestations of allergic rhinitis?
Sneezing, watery, itchy eyes and nose, ↓ sense of smell, and thin, watery nasal
discharge that leads to ↑ mucus production and congestion
What are the physical assessments of allergic rhinitis?
Nasal turbinates appear pale, boggy, swollen
What are the clinical manifestations of chronic exposure to allergens?
HA, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, ↑ sinus pressure. Nasal polyps, postnasal drip results
in cough + hoarseness
What is the nonpharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis?
Avoid triggers of allergic reactions
What is the pharmacologic goal for allergic rhinitis?
↓ inflammation, reduce nasal symptoms, minimize complications, maximize QOL
What are examples of oral drugs for allergic rhinitis?
H1-antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, allegra), decongestants (pseudoephedrine, afrin),
leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)
What are some examples of intranasal medications for allergic rhinitis?
Antihistamines, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, mast-cell stabilizers, decongestants
What are some examples of immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis?
Allergy shots
Accurate Answers
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa, usually in response to some kind of allergen
Allergic rhinitis
Occurs in spring and fall and is caused by pollen from trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses
Seasonal rhinitis
Throughout the year; caused by environmental allergens such as dust mites, animal
dander, cockroaches, fungi, mold
Perennial rhinitis
What are the classifications of rhinitis?
Episodic, intermittent, & persistent
Symptoms associated with occasional exposure to allergen not commonly present in
usual environment
Episodic rhinitis
Symptoms present < 4 days/week or < 4 weeks/year
Intermittent rhinitis
Symptoms present > 4 days/week or > 4 weeks/year
Persistent rhinitis
, What are the clinical manifestations of allergic rhinitis?
Sneezing, watery, itchy eyes and nose, ↓ sense of smell, and thin, watery nasal
discharge that leads to ↑ mucus production and congestion
What are the physical assessments of allergic rhinitis?
Nasal turbinates appear pale, boggy, swollen
What are the clinical manifestations of chronic exposure to allergens?
HA, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, ↑ sinus pressure. Nasal polyps, postnasal drip results
in cough + hoarseness
What is the nonpharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis?
Avoid triggers of allergic reactions
What is the pharmacologic goal for allergic rhinitis?
↓ inflammation, reduce nasal symptoms, minimize complications, maximize QOL
What are examples of oral drugs for allergic rhinitis?
H1-antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, allegra), decongestants (pseudoephedrine, afrin),
leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs)
What are some examples of intranasal medications for allergic rhinitis?
Antihistamines, anticholinergics, corticosteroids, mast-cell stabilizers, decongestants
What are some examples of immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis?
Allergy shots
