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What is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines?
What is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines?
- Decreased airway smooth muscle contraction (correct)
- Increased risk of cough
- Decreased mucus secretion
- Bronchodilation
Which drug is slow in onset and nearly free of side effects?
Which drug is slow in onset and nearly free of side effects?
- Codeine
- Inhaled ipratropium (correct)
- Theophylline
- Omalizumab
Why has theophylline been largely replaced by β2-agonists and corticosteroids in asthma therapy?
Why has theophylline been largely replaced by β2-agonists and corticosteroids in asthma therapy?
- Few drug interactions
- Narrow therapeutic window (correct)
- High cost
- Decreased absorption
What does Omalizumab selectively bind to?
What does Omalizumab selectively bind to?
Which medication is useful in patients who cannot tolerate adrenergic agonists?
Which medication is useful in patients who cannot tolerate adrenergic agonists?
What is a limitation of using theophylline in asthma therapy?
What is a limitation of using theophylline in asthma therapy?
Which type of therapy is considered the first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis?
Which type of therapy is considered the first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis?
What prompted interest in the topical intranasal delivery of drugs for allergic rhinitis?
What prompted interest in the topical intranasal delivery of drugs for allergic rhinitis?
Which of the following is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines?
Which of the following is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines?
What is the primary function of codeine in cough suppression?
What is the primary function of codeine in cough suppression?
Which type of drugs have prompted interest in the topical intranasal delivery of medications for allergic rhinitis?
Which type of drugs have prompted interest in the topical intranasal delivery of medications for allergic rhinitis?
What symptom may require treatment with a stool softener when associated with chronic use of first-generation antihistamines?
What symptom may require treatment with a stool softener when associated with chronic use of first-generation antihistamines?
What is the main adverse effect of zafirlukast and montelukast that requires periodic monitoring?
What is the main adverse effect of zafirlukast and montelukast that requires periodic monitoring?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of cromolyn for asthma?
What is a common adverse effect associated with the use of cromolyn for asthma?
Which drugs are effective prophylactic anti-inflammatory agents but not useful in managing acute asthma attacks?
Which drugs are effective prophylactic anti-inflammatory agents but not useful in managing acute asthma attacks?
What are the main side effects of using cromolyn for reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms?
What are the main side effects of using cromolyn for reducing allergic rhinitis symptoms?
Which drugs are selective, reversible inhibitors of the cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor?
Which drugs are selective, reversible inhibitors of the cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor?
What is a common adverse effect of anticholinergic agents like cromolyn and nedocromil?
What is a common adverse effect of anticholinergic agents like cromolyn and nedocromil?
