OTC Allergic Rhinitis Review Quiz

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What are acute complications of allergic rhinitis? (Select All) 

Sneezing

Nasal Polyps (chronic) 

Conjunctivitis

Hyposmia (Chronic and Acute) 

Post Nasal Drip 

Sleep Apnea (Chronic)

What are acute complications of allergic rhinitis? (Select All) 

Sneezing

Nasal Polyps (chronic) 

Conjunctivitis

Hyposmia (Chronic and Acute) 

Post Nasal Drip 

Sleep Apnea (Chronic)

*Hyposmia and Sinusitis are common to both; sleep apnea and nasal polyps are resulting from chronic

<p><span>What are acute complications of allergic rhinitis? (Select All)&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><strong>Sneezing</strong></span></p><p><span>Nasal Polyps (chronic)&nbsp;</span></p><p><span><strong>Conjunctivitis</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Hyposmia (Chronic and Acute)&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span><strong>Post Nasal Drip&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p><span>Sleep Apnea (Chronic)</span></p><p></p><p><span>*Hyposmia and Sinusitis are common to both; sleep apnea and nasal polyps are resulting from chronic </span></p>
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Episodic allergic rhinitis can be described as: 

Hay fever

Short-term allergy to neighbor's cat

Allergens in a person’s home

Hay fever - Seasonal/ during specific periods of the year

Short-term allergy to neighbor's cat

Allergens in a person’s home - Occur on exposure or contact with potential allergens not normally a part of the person’s environment

<p>Hay fever - Seasonal/ during specific periods of the year </p><p><u>Short-term allergy</u> to neighbor's cat </p><p>Allergens in a person’s home - Occur on exposure or contact with potential allergens <strong>not normally a part of the person’s environment </strong></p><p></p>
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Which of the following pharmacologic therapy is most effective in treating allergic rhinitis?

Intranasal Corticosteroids

Antihistamines

Decongestants

Mast Cell Stabilizers

INCs

<p>INCs </p>
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First generation antihistamines are contraindicated for which of the following groups:

Narrow-angle glaucoma 

Bladder Obstruction

Healthy adolescents

Symptomatic BPH

Narrow-angle glaucoma 

Bladder Obstruction

Healthy adolescents

Symptomatic BPH

<p><strong>Narrow-angle glaucoma&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Bladder Obstruction</strong></p><p>Healthy adolescents</p><p><strong>Symptomatic BPH</strong></p>
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T/F Non-sedating antihistamines have to a quicker onset of action but may require multiple day dosing

False

Non-sedating antihistamines require once a day dosing

Sedating antihistamines have a quicker onset but require more frequent (q4-6 hour dosing) onset of action

<p> <strong>False</strong></p><p>Non-sedating antihistamines require <u>once a day dosing</u></p><p>Sedating antihistamines have a<strong> quicker onset</strong> but <strong>require more frequent</strong> (q4-6 hour dosing) <span>onset of action </span></p>
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Which of the following medications should be avoided in older adult populations?

Loratidine 

Cromolyn

Fexofenadine

Diphenhydramine 

Loratidine 

Cromolyn

Fexofenadine

Diphenhydramine - 1st generation antihistamine —> can cause drowsiness

<p>Loratidine&nbsp;</p><p>Cromolyn</p><p>Fexofenadine</p><p><strong>Diphenhydramine&nbsp;- 1st generation antihistamine —&gt; can cause drowsiness </strong></p>
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OTC antihistamine products are available in which dosage forms 

ODT

Injection

Solution

Immediate Release 

Patches 

Chewable Tablets

ODT

Injection

Solution

Immediate Release 

Patches 

Chewable Tablets

<p><strong>ODT</strong></p><p>Injection</p><p><strong>Solution</strong></p><p><strong>Immediate Release&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Patches&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Chewable Tablets</strong></p>
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Which of the following are exclusions for self treatment: 

Severe or unacceptable side effects from treatment 

Symptoms of otitis media

Uncontrolled asthma and COPD

Pt is less than 16 yo

Hyposmia 

Sneezing and Watery Rhinorrhea

Severe or unacceptable side effects from treatment 

Symptoms of otitis media

Uncontrolled asthma and COPD

Pt is less than 16 yo —> should be 12 years to meet criteria

Hyposmia —> indicative of allergic rhinitis

Sneezing and Watery Rhinorrhea —> indicative of allergic rhinitis

<p><strong>Severe or unacceptable side effects from treatment&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Symptoms of otitis media</strong></p><p><strong>Uncontrolled asthma and COPD</strong></p><p>Pt is less than 16 yo —&gt; should be 12 years to meet criteria </p><p>Hyposmia&nbsp;—&gt; indicative of allergic rhinitis </p><p>Sneezing and Watery Rhinorrhea —&gt; indicative of allergic rhinitis </p>
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Which of the following is first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis in pregnancy?

Diphenhydramine

Cromolyn Sodium 

Loratadine 

Triamcinolone

Cromolyn Sodium 

<p>Cromolyn Sodium&nbsp;</p>
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Which of the following is the best recommendation for a 10 y.o pt with a runny nose and an itchy throat? 

Diphenhydramine 25 mg qd

Loratadine 10 mg qd 

Fexofenadine 180 mg qd

Cetirizine 2.5 mg qd

Diphenhydramine 25 mg qd —→ should be 150 mg

Loratadine 10 mg qd 

Fexofenadine 180 mg qd —> should be 60 mg

Cetirizine 2.5 mg qd —> should be 10 mg

<p>Diphenhydramine 25 mg qd —→ should be 150 mg </p><p><strong>Loratadine 10 mg qd&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Fexofenadine 180 mg qd —&gt; should be 60 mg </p><p>Cetirizine 2.5 mg qd —&gt; should be 10 mg </p>