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NURS 3525 - EXAM ONE – Combined
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Allergic rhinitis Inflammation of the nasal mucosa, often in response to a specific allergen
Seasonal rhinitis Occurs during spring and fall due to pollen from trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses
Year-round, caused by environmental allergens such as dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, fungi,
Perennial rhinitis mold
Episodic, intermittent, & persistent What are the classifications of rhinitis?
Symptoms related to sporadic exposure to allergen not typically encountered in normal
Episodic rhinitis environment
Intermittent rhinitis Symptoms are present < 4 days/week or < 4 weeks/year
Persistent rhinitis Symptoms are present > 4 days/week or > 4 weeks/year
Sneezing, watery, itchy eyes and nose, ↓ sense What are the clinical manifestations of allergic rhinitis?
of smell, and thin, watery nasal discharge that
leads to ↑ mucus production and congestion
Nasal turbinates appear pale, boggy, swollen What are the physical assessments of allergic rhinitis?
HA, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, ↑ sinus What are the clinical manifestations of chronic exposure to allergens?
pressure. Nasal polyps, postnasal drip results in
cough + hoarseness
Avoid triggers of allergic reactions What is the nonpharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis?
↓ inflammation, reduce nasal symptoms, What is the pharmacologic goal for allergic rhinitis?
minimize complications, maximize QOL
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H1-antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, allegra), What are some examples of oral drugs for allergic rhinitis?
decongestants (pseudoephedrine, afrin),
leukotriene receptor antagonists
(LTRAs)
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NURS 3525 - EXAM ONE – Combined
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Allergic rhinitis Inflammation of the nasal mucosa, often in response to a specific allergen
Seasonal rhinitis Occurs during spring and fall due to pollen from trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses
Year-round, caused by environmental allergens such as dust mites, animal dander, cockroaches, fungi,
Perennial rhinitis mold
Episodic, intermittent, & persistent What are the classifications of rhinitis?
Symptoms related to sporadic exposure to allergen not typically encountered in normal
Episodic rhinitis environment
Intermittent rhinitis Symptoms are present < 4 days/week or < 4 weeks/year
Persistent rhinitis Symptoms are present > 4 days/week or > 4 weeks/year
Sneezing, watery, itchy eyes and nose, ↓ sense What are the clinical manifestations of allergic rhinitis?
of smell, and thin, watery nasal discharge that
leads to ↑ mucus production and congestion
Nasal turbinates appear pale, boggy, swollen What are the physical assessments of allergic rhinitis?
HA, stuffy nose, nasal congestion, ↑ sinus What are the clinical manifestations of chronic exposure to allergens?
pressure. Nasal polyps, postnasal drip results in
cough + hoarseness
Avoid triggers of allergic reactions What is the nonpharmacologic management of allergic rhinitis?
↓ inflammation, reduce nasal symptoms, What is the pharmacologic goal for allergic rhinitis?
minimize complications, maximize QOL
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, 2/4/25, 9:51 AM NURS 3525 - EXAM ONE - Combined Flashcards | Quizlet
H1-antihistamines (Benadryl, Claritin, allegra), What are some examples of oral drugs for allergic rhinitis?
decongestants (pseudoephedrine, afrin),
leukotriene receptor antagonists
(LTRAs)
Students also studied
Terms in this set (324)
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