Question 1

In addition to treating allergies,the drug class piperazines can also be used to treat _____.

Accepted Answer

A) asthma 
B) nausea 
C) gout 
D) peptic ulcers 
A) asthma 
B) nausea 
C) gout 
D) peptic ulcers

Question 2

How do mast cell stabilizers reduce the activity of allergens?

Accepted Answer

A) They stabilize mast cells and prevent them from forming allergy-causing antibodies,thus stopping an allergic reaction. 
B) They reduce allergy-causing antibodies from forming,thus preventing an allergic reaction. 
C) They prevent mast cells from releasing allergy-causing substances,thus inhibiting an allergic reaction. 
D) They decrease mast cell degranulation and the release of inflammatory substances,thus reducing the reactivity to allergens. 
A) They stabilize mast cells and prevent them from forming allergy-causing antibodies,thus stopping an allergic reaction. 
B) They reduce allergy-causing antibodies from forming,thus preventing an allergic reaction. 
C) They prevent mast cells from releasing allergy-causing substances,thus inhibiting an allergic reaction. 
D) They decrease mast cell degranulation and the release of inflammatory substances,thus reducing the reactivity to allergens.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a condition triggered by allergic rhinitis?

Accepted Answer

A) Nasal itching 
B) Fever 
C) Sneezing 
D) Runny nose 
A) Nasal itching 
B) Fever 
C) Sneezing 
D) Runny nose

Question 4

Human allergic responses are engineered by what mechanism?

Accepted Answer

A) T lymphocytes 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) Monocytes 
D) Neutrophils 
A) T lymphocytes 
B) B lymphocytes 
C) Monocytes 
D) Neutrophils

Question 5

Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

A) Urticaria 
B) Pruritus 
C) Anaphylaxis 
D) Wheal 
A) Urticaria 
B) Pruritus 
C) Anaphylaxis 
D) Wheal

Question 6

What kind of negative effects do allergies have on sensitive individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Quality of life 
B) Productivity 
C) Performance 
D) All of the above 
A) Quality of life 
B) Productivity 
C) Performance 
D) All of the above

Question 7

All of the following drugs are used to treat allergies except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) antihistamines 
B) inhaled corticosteroids 
C) H2 receptor antagonists 
D) leukotriene modifiers 
A) antihistamines 
B) inhaled corticosteroids 
C) H2 receptor antagonists 
D) leukotriene modifiers

Question 8

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name.
-Zyrtec

Accepted Answer

A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone 
A) Chlorpheniramine 
B) Cetirizine 
C) Loratadine 
D) Fluticasone 
E) Mometasone

Question 9

How do allergy shots help with allergies?

Accepted Answer

A) They block IgG antibodies from being released into the body,thus preventing an allergic reaction. 
B) They reduce the level of allergy-causing antibodies while stimulating allergy-protective antibodies. 
C) They block IgE antibodies from forming,thus reducing the likelihood of an allergic reaction from developing. 
D) They reduce the level of IgG antibodies,reducing the chances of an allergic reaction. 
A) They block IgG antibodies from being released into the body,thus preventing an allergic reaction. 
B) They reduce the level of allergy-causing antibodies while stimulating allergy-protective antibodies. 
C) They block IgE antibodies from forming,thus reducing the likelihood of an allergic reaction from developing. 
D) They reduce the level of IgG antibodies,reducing the chances of an allergic reaction.

Question 10

MATCHING
Match each of the following drugs with its class.
-Brompheniramine

Accepted Answer

A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone 
A) Alkylamines 
B) Piperidines 
C) Piperazines 
D) Ethanolamines 
E) Phthalazinone

Exam 29: Treatment of Allergies

In addition to treating allergies,the drug class piperazines can also be used to treat _____.

How do mast cell stabilizers reduce the activity of allergens?

Which of the following is not a condition triggered by allergic rhinitis?

Human allergic responses are engineered by what mechanism?

Which of the following is a life-threatening allergic reaction?

What kind of negative effects do allergies have on sensitive individuals?

All of the following drugs are used to treat allergies except _____.

Match each of the following trade names with its corresponding generic name. -Zyrtec

How do allergy shots help with allergies?

MATCHING Match each of the following drugs with its class. -Brompheniramine

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