Buttercups Module 12 Questions and
Correct Answers
Question 1
what happens in the immune systems response to pollen?
Correct Answer
-antibody attaches to mast cell
-mast cell breaks down when pollen is present
-histamine and prostaglandins are release
-cause blood vessels to dilate and leak causing nasal congestion and hence making
body more sensitive to histamine
Question 2
when should sunscreen be applied?
Correct Answer
30 mins before exposure
Question 3
what are the symptoms of hayfever?
Correct Answer
-sneezing
-runny nose
-swollen eyes
-itchy red eyes
-headache
-runny eyes
-congested nose
-tickly throat
-dry cough
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,Question 4
who can use mepyramine?
Correct Answer
adults and children over 2 years
Question 5
what long term damage can UV radiation cause?
Correct Answer
-speeds up ageing process
-roughens skin
-wrinkly and loose and dull skin
-large freckles, damage to eyes
-DNA damage resulting in cancer
Question 6
how long does it take corticosteroid nasal sprays to work?
Correct Answer
up to 2 weeks
Question 7
when should you refer to the pharmacist about motion sickness?
Correct Answer
-pregnant and breast feeding
-children under 8
-those taking other meds
-drivers
Question 8
what causes motion sickness?
Correct Answer
dissociation between the visual and vestibular senses
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, Question 9
what are some other signs of malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer
-mole bigger than blunt end of a pencil
-inflamed mole or reddish edge
-bleeding, oozing, crusting
-if it starts to feel different e.g. painful or itchy
Question 10
what are some treatments for relieving allergic conjunctivitis?
Correct Answer
-sodium cromoglicate
-antazoline
Question 11
what do corticosteroid nasal sprays do?
Correct Answer
suppress inflammation by reducing sensitivity of upper resp tract
Question 12
what are some major signs of a malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer
-existing mole getting larger or new one growing
-mole with an irregular outline
-mole with mixture of different shades of brown or black
Question 13
what is the risk of motion sickness for children?
Correct Answer
-age 0-2 generally immune
-age 2-12 most susceptible
-age 12+ less susceptible gradually
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Correct Answers
Question 1
what happens in the immune systems response to pollen?
Correct Answer
-antibody attaches to mast cell
-mast cell breaks down when pollen is present
-histamine and prostaglandins are release
-cause blood vessels to dilate and leak causing nasal congestion and hence making
body more sensitive to histamine
Question 2
when should sunscreen be applied?
Correct Answer
30 mins before exposure
Question 3
what are the symptoms of hayfever?
Correct Answer
-sneezing
-runny nose
-swollen eyes
-itchy red eyes
-headache
-runny eyes
-congested nose
-tickly throat
-dry cough
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,Question 4
who can use mepyramine?
Correct Answer
adults and children over 2 years
Question 5
what long term damage can UV radiation cause?
Correct Answer
-speeds up ageing process
-roughens skin
-wrinkly and loose and dull skin
-large freckles, damage to eyes
-DNA damage resulting in cancer
Question 6
how long does it take corticosteroid nasal sprays to work?
Correct Answer
up to 2 weeks
Question 7
when should you refer to the pharmacist about motion sickness?
Correct Answer
-pregnant and breast feeding
-children under 8
-those taking other meds
-drivers
Question 8
what causes motion sickness?
Correct Answer
dissociation between the visual and vestibular senses
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, Question 9
what are some other signs of malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer
-mole bigger than blunt end of a pencil
-inflamed mole or reddish edge
-bleeding, oozing, crusting
-if it starts to feel different e.g. painful or itchy
Question 10
what are some treatments for relieving allergic conjunctivitis?
Correct Answer
-sodium cromoglicate
-antazoline
Question 11
what do corticosteroid nasal sprays do?
Correct Answer
suppress inflammation by reducing sensitivity of upper resp tract
Question 12
what are some major signs of a malignant melanoma?
Correct Answer
-existing mole getting larger or new one growing
-mole with an irregular outline
-mole with mixture of different shades of brown or black
Question 13
what is the risk of motion sickness for children?
Correct Answer
-age 0-2 generally immune
-age 2-12 most susceptible
-age 12+ less susceptible gradually
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