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Which type of drug is used to prevent and/or relieve coughing?
Which type of drug is used to prevent and/or relieve coughing?
- Antitussive (correct)
- Bronchodilator
- Mucolytic
- Corticosteroid
What is the main purpose of asthma controller drugs?
What is the main purpose of asthma controller drugs?
- Relax airway smooth muscles
- Reduce nasal swelling
- Relieve coughing
- Prevent an asthma attack (correct)
Which type of drug is used to stop an asthma attack once it has started?
Which type of drug is used to stop an asthma attack once it has started?
- Cholinergic antagonist
- Sympathomimetic
- Asthma reliever drug (correct)
- Leukotriene inhibitor
What is the main purpose of long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists (LABA)?
What is the main purpose of long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists (LABA)?
Which of the following is a common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the action of zileuton (Zyflo), a leukotriene inhibitor?
What is the action of zileuton (Zyflo), a leukotriene inhibitor?
When should leukotriene inhibitors be started?
When should leukotriene inhibitors be started?
Which of the following drugs counteracts the response of histamine in causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following drugs counteracts the response of histamine in causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following terms refers to an excessive reaction that leads to an inflammatory response when a person comes into contact with a substance (allergen) to which he or she is sensitive?
Which of the following terms refers to an excessive reaction that leads to an inflammatory response when a person comes into contact with a substance (allergen) to which he or she is sensitive?
Which of the following drugs are used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used to relieve symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used to prevent asthma attacks and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used to prevent asthma attacks and manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which type of histamine receptor do antihistamines block to limit blood vessel vasodilation, capillary leak, swelling, and bronchoconstriction?
Which type of histamine receptor do antihistamines block to limit blood vessel vasodilation, capillary leak, swelling, and bronchoconstriction?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering fexofenadine (Allegra)?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering fexofenadine (Allegra)?
Which class of drugs prevents mast cell membranes from opening and releasing histamine and leukotriene?
Which class of drugs prevents mast cell membranes from opening and releasing histamine and leukotriene?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering montelukast (Singulair)?
Which of the following is a nursing implication when administering montelukast (Singulair)?
Which mediators released by WBCs are responsible for starting inflammation and keeping the inflammatory response going once it has started?
Which mediators released by WBCs are responsible for starting inflammation and keeping the inflammatory response going once it has started?
What symptoms are caused by the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries, due to the release of histamine and leukotriene?
What symptoms are caused by the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries, due to the release of histamine and leukotriene?
Which drugs interfere with inflammation and are commonly used to treat allergies?
Which drugs interfere with inflammation and are commonly used to treat allergies?
What are the nursing implications when administering first-generation antihistamines?
What are the nursing implications when administering first-generation antihistamines?
Which type of antihistamines cause sedation and are available over the counter (OTC)?
Which type of antihistamines cause sedation and are available over the counter (OTC)?
Which type of antihistamines have a more rapid onset of relief of sneezing, itching, and rhinorrhea?
Which type of antihistamines have a more rapid onset of relief of sneezing, itching, and rhinorrhea?
Which side effect is expected for most antihistamines?
Which side effect is expected for most antihistamines?
Which population should first-generation antihistamines be used with caution in?
Which population should first-generation antihistamines be used with caution in?
Which of the following statements about mast cell stabilizers (cromones) is true?
Which of the following statements about mast cell stabilizers (cromones) is true?
What should patients do if they experience an increase in asthma attacks or allergic symptoms?
What should patients do if they experience an increase in asthma attacks or allergic symptoms?
When can pregnant or breastfeeding individuals consider not taking mast cell stabilizers?
When can pregnant or breastfeeding individuals consider not taking mast cell stabilizers?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking these drugs?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking these drugs?
How do mast cell stabilizers (cromones) work?
How do mast cell stabilizers (cromones) work?
What is the purpose of using mast cell stabilizers (cromones) for asthma and nasal allergies?
What is the purpose of using mast cell stabilizers (cromones) for asthma and nasal allergies?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for beta-adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for beta-adrenergic agonists?
What is the main purpose of mucolytic drugs?
What is the main purpose of mucolytic drugs?
Which type of drug is used to prevent an asthma attack?
Which type of drug is used to prevent an asthma attack?
What is the purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which class of antibody is the body's defense against allergens?
Which class of antibody is the body's defense against allergens?
Which type of drug mimics the sympathetic nervous system and has the same actions as the body's own adrenaline?
Which type of drug mimics the sympathetic nervous system and has the same actions as the body's own adrenaline?
Which generation of antihistamines is more effective against nasal congestion?
Which generation of antihistamines is more effective against nasal congestion?
What is the main reason why second-generation antihistamines are preferred over first-generation antihistamines?
What is the main reason why second-generation antihistamines are preferred over first-generation antihistamines?
What is the expected side effect for most antihistamines?
What is the expected side effect for most antihistamines?
Which population should first-generation antihistamines be used with caution in?
Which population should first-generation antihistamines be used with caution in?
Which of the following mediators is responsible for starting the inflammation when antibodies react with allergens?
Which of the following mediators is responsible for starting the inflammation when antibodies react with allergens?
What symptoms are caused by the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries, due to the release of histamine and leukotriene?
What symptoms are caused by the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries, due to the release of histamine and leukotriene?
Which type of drug is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
Which type of drug is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
What is the most common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the most common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
When should leukotriene inhibitors be started?
When should leukotriene inhibitors be started?
Which of the following drugs has the least amount of drug interactions?
Which of the following drugs has the least amount of drug interactions?
Which of the following drugs blocks the leukotriene receptors on tissues to stop allergy symptoms and prevent bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following drugs blocks the leukotriene receptors on tissues to stop allergy symptoms and prevent bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following drugs should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal to ensure best absorption?
Which of the following drugs should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal to ensure best absorption?
Which of the following drugs should be given in the evening due to its more sedating effects compared to other second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs should be given in the evening due to its more sedating effects compared to other second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs must be used as prescribed daily to reduce symptoms because they are not rapid-acting?
Which of the following drugs must be used as prescribed daily to reduce symptoms because they are not rapid-acting?
Which of the following is a common side effect of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is a common side effect of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the main purpose of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which type of antihistamines cause sedation and are available over the counter (OTC)?
Which type of antihistamines cause sedation and are available over the counter (OTC)?
Which mediators released by WBCs are responsible for starting inflammation and keeping the inflammatory response going once it has started?
Which mediators released by WBCs are responsible for starting inflammation and keeping the inflammatory response going once it has started?
When can pregnant or breastfeeding individuals consider not taking leukotriene inhibitors?
When can pregnant or breastfeeding individuals consider not taking leukotriene inhibitors?
Which class of antibody is produced by specific immune system cells known as lymphocytes in response to allergens?
Which class of antibody is produced by specific immune system cells known as lymphocytes in response to allergens?
Which of the following drugs works by blocking the action of acetylcholine and inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system response?
Which of the following drugs works by blocking the action of acetylcholine and inhibiting the parasympathetic nervous system response?
What is the main purpose of long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists (LABA)?
What is the main purpose of long-acting beta-adrenergic agonists (LABA)?
What is the main purpose of mucolytic drugs?
What is the main purpose of mucolytic drugs?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a possible side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
What is the main difference between asthma controller (preventive) drugs and asthma reliever (rescue) drugs?
What is the main difference between asthma controller (preventive) drugs and asthma reliever (rescue) drugs?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking antihistamines?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems?
Which of the following drugs should be taken with caution in patients with kidney problems?
Which of the following is a side effect of second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a side effect of second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is the correct dosage range for fexofenadine (Allegra)?
Which of the following is the correct dosage range for fexofenadine (Allegra)?
What is the action of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the action of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a contraindication or precaution for the use of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a contraindication or precaution for the use of antihistamines?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is an adverse effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a drug interaction with antihistamines?
Which of the following is a drug interaction with antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
Which of the following symptoms are caused by the release of histamine and leukotriene, resulting in the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following symptoms are caused by the release of histamine and leukotriene, resulting in the contraction of smooth muscle and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
Which of the following drugs can be applied topically to the skin when allergic reactions are present?
Which of the following drugs can be applied topically to the skin when allergic reactions are present?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is true about first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is true about first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for beta-adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for beta-adrenergic agonists?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for antihistamines?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for antihistamines?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for mucolytic drugs?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for mucolytic drugs?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is the correct nursing implication for first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following mediators works with histamine to keep the inflammatory response going once it has started?
Which of the following mediators works with histamine to keep the inflammatory response going once it has started?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT caused by histamine and leukotriene release during an allergic reaction?
Which of the following symptoms is NOT caused by histamine and leukotriene release during an allergic reaction?
Which of the following is a common drug used to treat allergies that interferes with inflammation?
Which of the following is a common drug used to treat allergies that interferes with inflammation?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a nursing implication for first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs is used to stop histamines from attaching to histamine receptors in the tissues and producing inflammatory and allergic symptoms?
Which of the following drugs is used to stop histamines from attaching to histamine receptors in the tissues and producing inflammatory and allergic symptoms?
Which of the following drugs counteracts the response of histamine in causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following drugs counteracts the response of histamine in causing smooth muscle contraction and dilation and leakage of capillaries?
Which of the following drugs are used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used to treat allergy, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which of the following drugs are used to treat allergy, asthma, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease?
Which type of drug is used to relax the airway smooth muscles and widen the lumen of the airways?
Which type of drug is used to relax the airway smooth muscles and widen the lumen of the airways?
Which class of antibody is the body's defense against allergens?
Which class of antibody is the body's defense against allergens?
Which type of drug blocks the action of acetylcholine and inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system response?
Which type of drug blocks the action of acetylcholine and inhibits the parasympathetic nervous system response?
Which type of drug reduces the swelling of nasal passages by shrinking the small blood vessels in the nose, throat, and sinuses?
Which type of drug reduces the swelling of nasal passages by shrinking the small blood vessels in the nose, throat, and sinuses?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
Which of the following drugs blocks the production of leukotriene within white blood cells?
Which of the following drugs blocks the leukotriene receptors on tissues to stop allergy symptoms and prevent bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following drugs blocks the leukotriene receptors on tissues to stop allergy symptoms and prevent bronchoconstriction in asthma?
Which of the following drugs should be given in the evening due to its more sedating effects compared to other second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs should be given in the evening due to its more sedating effects compared to other second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
Which of the following drugs is used to treat allergies by interfering with inflammation?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a common side effect of antihistamines?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
What is the main difference between first-generation and second-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs can strengthen the anticholinergic side effects of antihistamines?
Which of the following drugs can strengthen the anticholinergic side effects of antihistamines?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of topical nasal antihistamines?
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of topical nasal antihistamines?
What is the main difference between zileuton (Zyflo) and montelukast (Singulair)?
What is the main difference between zileuton (Zyflo) and montelukast (Singulair)?
What is the main nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the main nursing implication for leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the most common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
What is the most common side effect of leukotriene inhibitors?
Which type of drug is used to prevent (rather than stop) an asthma attack or allergic response?
Which type of drug is used to prevent (rather than stop) an asthma attack or allergic response?
Which of the following drugs should not be abruptly stopped or have the dosage decreased?
Which of the following drugs should not be abruptly stopped or have the dosage decreased?
What is the mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the most appropriate nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the most appropriate nursing implication for mast cell stabilizers (cromones)?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking antihistamines?
What is the therapeutic effect usually seen within 3 to 7 days of taking antihistamines?
Which type of drug reduces the amount of histamine and leukotriene release and can be helpful for allergy or asthma?
Which type of drug reduces the amount of histamine and leukotriene release and can be helpful for allergy or asthma?
