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pharmacology chapter 8 and 20

Question 1 of 21

1

symptoms of an allergic reaction may include all of the following except:

Select one of the following:

  • red, watery eyes

  • runny nose

  • asthma

  • thirst

Explanation

Question 2 of 21

1

a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction known as:

Select one of the following:

  • epileptic equvivalent

  • anaphylaxis

  • coryza

  • urticaria

Explanation

Question 3 of 21

1

a drug that may be given orally to treat an allergic reaction is:

Select one of the following:

  • loratadine

  • epinephrine

  • azelastine hydrochloride

  • weekly immunotherapy

Explanation

Question 4 of 21

1

an example of an intranasal antihistamine is :

Select one of the following:

  • desloratadine

  • trimethobenzamide

  • promethazine

  • azelastine hydrochloride

Explanation

Question 5 of 21

1

immunotherapy consists of :

Select one of the following:

  • giving increasing doses of antihistamines

  • treating asthma aggressively with high doses of drugs

  • repeated administrations of small amounts of antigen

  • introducing allergens in inhalants daily

Explanation

Question 6 of 21

1

the primary side effect of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is:

Select one of the following:

  • drowsiness

  • jitteriness

  • skin rash

  • watery eyes

Explanation

Question 7 of 21

1

the advantage loratadine has over diphenhydramine is that it:

Select one of the following:

  • less sedating

  • more sedating

  • causes fewer rashes

  • less expensive

Explanation

Question 8 of 21

1

the best first step in the treatment of allergies is to:

Select one of the following:

  • begin allergy immunotherapy

  • avoid the allergen

  • expose the patient to the allergen frequently

  • give antihistamines

Explanation

Question 9 of 21

1

an agent that may be potentiated or have an increased effect when given with antihistamine is:

Select one of the following:

  • penicillin

  • rifampin

  • alcoholic beverages

  • tetracycline

Explanation

Question 10 of 21

1

an example of of a nonsedating antihistamine is:

Select one of the following:

  • trimethobenzamide

  • brompheniramine

  • cyprohepatadine

  • fexofendaine

Explanation

Question 11 of 21

1

active immunity is produced when:

Select one of the following:

  • the previously formed antibodies are injected into the body

  • the antigen is injected into the body and natural

  • the person is exposed to a disease

  • an antiserum is injected

Explanation

Question 12 of 21

1

passive immunity is produced when:

Select one of the following:

  • a live virus vaccine is injected

  • a killed virus vaccine is injected

  • an antitoxin is injected

  • a toxin is injected

Explanation

Question 13 of 21

1

which vaccine must be administered every year?

Select one of the following:

  • tetanus toxoid

  • diphtheria and tentanus toxoids and acellular pertussis

  • influenza vaccine

  • pneumonia vaccine

Explanation

Question 14 of 21

1

which gland is responsible for an infant's immune system?

Select one of the following:

  • thyroid

  • thymus

  • parathyroid

  • adrenal glands

Explanation

Question 15 of 21

1

an example of an immunosuppressive agent is:

Select one of the following:

  • hepatitis B immune globulin

  • tetanus antitoxin

  • diphtheria antitoxin

  • prednisone

Explanation

Question 16 of 21

1

an agent that may be used to prevent rejection of kidney transplants is :

Select one of the following:

  • RhoGAM

  • Energix-B

  • tacrolimus

  • lymphocytic live vaccine

Explanation

Question 17 of 21

1

adults should get periodic injections of all the following except:

Select one of the following:

  • influenza vaccine

  • pneumococcal vaccine

  • polio vaccine

  • tetanus toxoid

Explanation

Question 18 of 21

1

an agent that may be used to treat multiple sclerosis is:

Select one of the following:

  • cyclophosphamide

  • interferon beta

  • tacrolimus

  • azathioprine

Explanation

Question 19 of 21

1

varicella is another word for:

Select one of the following:

  • chickenpox

  • smallpox

  • rubella

  • rubeola

Explanation

Question 20 of 21

1

a serious side effect of immunosuppressive agents is:

Select one of the following:

  • an increased susceptibility to infections

  • increased blood coagulation

  • rejection of foreign tissues

  • increased antibody formation

Explanation

Question 21 of 21

1

traditional (sedating) antihistamines:

Select one of the following:

  • brompheniramine maleate, chlorpheniramine maleate, cyproheptadine hydrochloride, dimenhydrinate, diphenhdramine hydrochloride, meclizine hydrochloride, promethazine hydrochloride, trimethobenzamide hydrochloride

  • cetrizine hydrochloride, desloratadine, fexofenadine hydrochloride, fexafenadine plus pseudoephedrine, loratadine, loratadine plus pseudoephedrine

  • azalastine hydrochloride

Explanation

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