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the fundamental problem of allergic rhinitis is inflammation of the .........
mucus membranes of the nose, throat and airway
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drug classes used to prevent allergic rhinitis include.....
antihistamines, glucocorticoid, and mast cell stabilizers
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because the sympathomimetics only relieve nasal congestion , they are often combined with ---- to control the sneezing and tearing of allergic rhinitis
antihistamines
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oral and intranasal----- are effective at relieving nasal congestion due to the common cold.
sympathomimetics
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the most commonly used nonnarcotic antitussive is -----
dextromethorphan
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what is azelastine (astelin)
H 1 receptor antagonist
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what is oxymetazoline (Afrin)
sympathomimetic
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what is nasonex (mometasone)
intranasal glucocorticoid
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what is diphenhydramine (benedryl)
H 1 receptor antagonist
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what is ephedrine (primatene)
sympathomimetic
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what is beclomethasone (beconase, vancenase)
intranasal glucocorticoid
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what does acetylcysteine (mucomyst) do
used to directly loosen thick, viscous bronchial secretions
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what is the most effective over the counter expectorant
guaifenesin
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nonopiate antussive having few side effects
dextromethorphan
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the classifications of the H 1 receptor antagonists are based on the degree to which the drugs do what
cause drowsiness
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in the treatment of allergies, why are newer antihistamines an improvement over the older, more traditional antihistamines....
they are less sedating
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symptoms of motion sickness are often alleviated by treatment with drugs from which class
H 1 receptor antagonists
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which drug is frequently used in conjunction with analegesics and decongestants
diphenhydramine- benadryl
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what is the most common adverse effect of diphenhydramine (benedyl)
drowsiness
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which of the following is the most frequent reported side effect of intranasal glucocorticoids
burning in the nose
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which autonomic drug class is commonly used to dry the nasal mucosa
sympathomimetics (afrin, dimatapp, sudafed
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in addition to its use in reducing allergy symptoms, what is diphenhydramine (benedryl) used to treat on occasion
parkinsons disease
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what is the primary action of an antitussive
suppress the cough
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what is the primary action of an expectorant
reduce the viscosity of bronchial secretions
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the most effective antitussive is from what class
opioids
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