Exam 20: Drugs for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Which of the following types of medication are considered first-line therapy for the treatment of moderate to severe allergic rhinitis?

Allergic rhinitis is primarily associated with immunoglobulin A.

Oral decongestants are alpha-adrenergic antagonists that cause a vasoconstriction of the nasal mucosa. Intranasal decongestants are an alternative to oral decongestants that are less likely to cause systemic adverse effects.

Intranasal corticosteroids are considered first-line therapy for treating moderate to severe allergic rhinitis.

Second generation antihistamines are more likely to cause sedation than first generation antihistamines.

The term _______ refers to agents that are H₁-blockers.

Which of the following common antihistamines produces the most sedation?

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)is an intranasal _____ drug.