Question 1

Briefly explain why a common side effect of intranasal corticosteroid drugs is the development of nasal infections or colds.

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Question 2

The abbreviation DM stands for ________.

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The answer of The abbreviation DM stands for ________....

Question 3

Expectorant drugs are used to treat the same types of coughs as are antitussive drugs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The antihistamine drug hydroxyzine (Vistaril)is given preoperatively to decrease oral secretions prior to endotracheal intubation.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The trade name for the well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is ________.

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A)   Afrin
B)   Sudafed PE
C)   Benadryl
D)   ZyrtecE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following statements concerning antihistamine drugs is FALSE?

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A)   They block H₁ receptors.
B)   They are not included in combination drugs for treating the common cold.
C)   They are useful for treating allergies.
D)   Newer antihistamine drugs produce less drowsiness.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

The well-known generic antihistamine drug loratadine is related to the trade name drug ________.

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A)   Claritin
B)   Floxin
C)   Hycodan
D)   These are all trade names of the antihistamine drug loratadine.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

During an allergic reaction,histamine is released from ________ cells.

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The answer of During an allergic reaction,histamine is released from...

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a route of administration for decongestant drugs?

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A)   intravenously as a liquid
B)   topically as a nasal spray
C)   orally as a tablet
D)   topically as nose dropsE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The drug dextromethorphan (Robitussin,Vicks 44)is categorized as a/an ________ drug.

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The answer of The drug dextromethorphan (Robitussin,Vicks 44)is categorized as...

Question 11

Antibiotics drugs are the drug of choice to cure the common cold.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is related to the trade name drug ________.

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The answer of The well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is related...

Question 13

You can tell from the name of this drug,that ofloxacin (Floxin Otic) is used in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   nose
B)   ears
C)   mouth
D)   nose, ears, and mouthE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prescription cough syrups that contain a controlled substance can be addicting.
B)   The DEA reports that prescription cough syrups are available from some online pharmacies that do not verify the prescriptions sent to them.
C)   The nonnarcotic antitussive drug dextromethorphan is commonly available over the counter, but is not abused by teenagers.
D)   The combination drug Tussionex contains an antihistamine drug and a narcotic antitussive drug.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Topical corticosteroid drugs are used to treat inflammation in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   the nose
B)   the ears
C)   the mouth
D)   the nose, ears, and mouthE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat moderate-to-severe common colds that are unresponsive to other drugs.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Antitussive drugs act by suppressing the ________ center in the brain.

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The answer of Antitussive drugs act by suppressing the ________...

Question 18

Allen Southerby has allergic rhinitis.He takes a mast cell stabilizer drug,and that drug acts to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease inflammation and edema of mucous membranes
B)   break up mucus that must be expelled from the lungs
C)   prevent the release of histamine to prevent edema of mucous membranes
D)   constrict blood vessels to reduce blood flow to edematous mucous membranesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Antitussive drugs are prescribed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   for nonproductive coughs
B)   for productive coughs
C)   to relieve congestion and inflammation
D)   to dry mucous membrane secretionsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

An otic solution should only be used in the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   mouth
B)   ear
C)   nose
D)   It can be used in the mouth, ears, or nose.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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An otic solution should only be used in the ________.

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The drug dextromethorphan (Robitussin,Vicks 44)is categorized as a/an ________ drug.

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Antitussive drugs act by suppressing the ________ center in the brain.

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Which of the following statements is FALSE?

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Which of the following statements concerning antihistamine drugs is FALSE?

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Which of the following is NOT a route of administration for decongestant drugs?

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Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat moderate-to-severe common colds that are unresponsive to other drugs.

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Briefly explain why a common side effect of intranasal corticosteroid drugs is the development of nasal infections or colds.

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Topical corticosteroid drugs are used to treat inflammation in ________.

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The abbreviation DM stands for ________.

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During an allergic reaction,histamine is released from ________ cells.

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Antitussive drugs are prescribed ________.

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The antihistamine drug hydroxyzine (Vistaril)is given preoperatively to decrease oral secretions prior to endotracheal intubation.

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The well-known generic antihistamine drug loratadine is related to the trade name drug ________.

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Expectorant drugs are used to treat the same types of coughs as are antitussive drugs.

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The trade name for the well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is ________.

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The well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is related to the trade name drug ________.

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Antibiotics drugs are the drug of choice to cure the common cold.

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You can tell from the name of this drug,that ofloxacin (Floxin Otic) is used in the ________.

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Allen Southerby has allergic rhinitis.He takes a mast cell stabilizer drug,and that drug acts to ________.

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