Practice Exam: Pharmacology Quiz!
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- 1.The sedative effects of traditional astihistamines is greatly increased when combined with which of the following?
- A.
Antibiotics
- B.
Antacids
- C.
Central nervous system
- D.
Foods containing tyramine
- 2.Anticholinergic side effects on antithistamines include?
- A.
Dry mouth and nose
- B.
Urinary frequency
- C.
Insomnia
- D.
Anorexia
- 3.In addition to antiallegy symptoms, trimethobenzmide ( Tigan) is an antistamine that is often used to control?
- A.
Insomnia
- B.
Anorexia
- C.
Nausea
- D.
Anxiety
- 4.Patients who are unable to avoid certain antigens may be recommended to have immunotherapy, which is characterized by
- A.
Receiving injections of drugs that enhance the immune system
- B.
Having plasma to eliminate antigens from the blood
- C.
Recieving repeated introduction of small amounts of allergen
- D.
Receiving vaccines to prevent allergic reactions
- 5.Side effects of antihistamines can be dangerous in which of the following situations?
- A.
In combinations with central nervous systems depressants like alcohol or sedatives
- B.
In the presence of chronic diseases like diabetes or hypothyroidism
- C.
Last trimester of prgnancy
- D.
Concomitant therapy with anibiotics
- 6.In adition to treating allergies, trimethobenzamide (Tigan) is also useful in treating which of the following?
- A.
Hypertension
- B.
Nausea and vomiting
- C.
Headache
- D.
Syncope
- 7.Long-acting antihistamines are useful in treating which of the following?
- A.
Anaphylaxis
- B.
Nausea and vomiting
- C.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- D.
Urticaria
- 8.Which of the following antihistamines is useful in treating motion sickness?
- A.
Dimenthdrinate (Dramamine)
- B.
Chlorpheniramine (ChlorTrimeton)
- C.
Loratadine (Claritin)
- D.
Azelastine (Astelin)
- 9.Expectorants work by
- A.
Making the mucus thinner and promoting its expulsion
- B.
Suppressing cough
- C.
Suppressing respirations
- D.
Killing the bacteria that cause mucus productions
- 10.In patients with severe, chronic respiratory conditions, respiration is stimulated by
- A.
Increasing the flow rate of nasal oxygen
- B.
High blood carbon dioxide levels
- C.
High blood oxygen levels
- D.
Inflammation
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