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Problem 1

Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include all of the following symptoms except: a. red, watery eyes. b. runny nose. c. asthma. d. thirst.

Problem 2

A severe and life-threatening allergic reaction is known as: a. epileptic equivalent. b. anaphylaxis. c. coryza. d. urticaria.

Problem 3

A drug that may be given orally to treat an allergic reaction is: a. loratadine. b. epinephrine. c. azelastine hydrochloride. d. weekly immunotherapy.

Problem 4

An example of an intranasal antihistamine is: a. desloratadine. b. trimethobenzamide. c. promethazine. d. azelastine hydrochloride.

Problem 5

Immunotherapy consists of: a. giving increasing doses of antihistamines. b. treating asthma aggressively with high doses of drugs. c. repeated administration of small amounts of antigen. d. introducing allergens in inhalants daily.

Problem 6

The primary side effect of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is: a. drowsiness. b. jitteriness. c. skin rash. d. watery eyes.

Problem 7

The advantage loratadine has over diphenhydramine is that it: a. is less sedating. b. is more sedating. c. causes fewer skin rashes. d. is less expensive.

Problem 8

The best first step in the treatment of allergies is to: a. begin allergy immunotherapy immediately. b. avoid the allergen. c. expose the patient to the allergen frequently. d. give antihistamines.

Problem 9

An agent that may be potentiated or have an increased effect when given with antihistamines is: a. penicillin. b. rifampin. c. alcoholic beverages. d. tetracycline.

Problem 10

An example of a nonsedating antihistamine is: a. trimethobenzamide. b. brompheniramine. c. cyproheptadine d. fexofenadine.

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