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What type of substances can cause an allergic reaction in sensitized individuals?
What type of substances can cause an allergic reaction in sensitized individuals?
- Antihistamines
- Hormones
- Antigens (correct)
- Mast cells
What is the primary function of antihistamine drugs?
What is the primary function of antihistamine drugs?
- To release histamine
- To promote an allergic response
- To stimulate the release of serotonin
- To block the action of histamine (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of an allergic reaction?
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of an allergic reaction?
- Itching
- Coughing
- Fatigue (correct)
- Sneezing
What type of cells play a crucial role in mediating inflammatory responses and allergic reactions?
What type of cells play a crucial role in mediating inflammatory responses and allergic reactions?
How many types of histamine receptors are present in the body?
How many types of histamine receptors are present in the body?
What is the hormone that is released by mast cells during an allergic response and plays a role in stabilizing mood and feelings of well-being?
What is the hormone that is released by mast cells during an allergic response and plays a role in stabilizing mood and feelings of well-being?
What is the primary use of antihistamines in the treatment of nasal allergies?
What is the primary use of antihistamines in the treatment of nasal allergies?
Which antihistamine is considered the drug of choice due to its local anesthetic and anticholinergic activity?
Which antihistamine is considered the drug of choice due to its local anesthetic and anticholinergic activity?
What is the primary mechanism of action of H2 antagonists in dentistry?
What is the primary mechanism of action of H2 antagonists in dentistry?
Which of the following is NOT a use of antihistamines in dentistry?
Which of the following is NOT a use of antihistamines in dentistry?
Which of the following reactions involves the release of bradykinin?
Which of the following reactions involves the release of bradykinin?
What is the primary function of histamine in the context of acute inflammation?
What is the primary function of histamine in the context of acute inflammation?
What is the primary antibacterial agent of choice for periodontal disease?
What is the primary antibacterial agent of choice for periodontal disease?
Which receptor is responsible for mediating allergic reactions and is located on blood vessels, bronchial smooth muscle, and intestinal smooth muscle?
Which receptor is responsible for mediating allergic reactions and is located on blood vessels, bronchial smooth muscle, and intestinal smooth muscle?
Which antihistamine is used in dentistry primarily for its CNS action?
Which antihistamine is used in dentistry primarily for its CNS action?
What is the effect of histamine on intestinal smooth muscle?
What is the effect of histamine on intestinal smooth muscle?
What is the cardiac effect of histamine?
What is the cardiac effect of histamine?
What is the result of the contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle due to histamine release?
What is the result of the contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle due to histamine release?
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Allergic Reaction Triggers
Allergic Reaction Triggers
Substances that cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals.
Antihistamine Function
Antihistamine Function
Blocking histamine's effects.
Allergy Symptom - NOT
Allergy Symptom - NOT
Fatigue is not a symptom of an allergic reaction.
Allergy Mediating Cells
Allergy Mediating Cells
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Histamine Receptor Types
Histamine Receptor Types
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Mast Cell Mood Hormone
Mast Cell Mood Hormone
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Nasal Allergy Treatment
Nasal Allergy Treatment
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Diphenhydramine Use
Diphenhydramine Use
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H2 Antagonist in Dentistry
H2 Antagonist in Dentistry
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Antihistamine Dental Use - NOT
Antihistamine Dental Use - NOT
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Bradykinin Release
Bradykinin Release
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Histamine's Inflammation Role
Histamine's Inflammation Role
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Periodontal Disease Antibiotic
Periodontal Disease Antibiotic
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Allergy-Mediating Receptor
Allergy-Mediating Receptor
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Promethazine's Dental Role
Promethazine's Dental Role
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Intestinal Smooth Muscle Effect
Intestinal Smooth Muscle Effect
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Histamine's Cardiac Effect
Histamine's Cardiac Effect
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Bronchoconstriction
Bronchoconstriction
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