CHAPTER 30
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Question Ch 30
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FIBERS THAT INNERVATE THE SECRETORY GLANDS. When stimulated, they produce serous and mucous secretions within the nostrils
What is Cholinergic fibers?
100
Bacterial sinusitis is caused from:
What is bacteria easily trapped behind obstructions in the sinuses?
100
Overuse of topical decongestans may lead to this:
What is rhinitus medicamentosa?
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The timeframe before anticipated exposure to allergens an antihistamine should be taken.
What is 45 to 60 minutes?
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Drug of choice for the systemic treatment of allergic rhinitis and conjuctivitis. Does not stop nasal congestion and is most effective when taken on a scheduled basis during allergy season.
What is Anti-histamines?
200
Imflammation of the nasal mucous membranes
What is Rhinitis?
200
Bacteria easily trapped behind obstructions in the ears cause:
What is otitis media?
200
A secondary congestion that is thought to be caused by excessive vasoconstriction of the blood vessels and by direct irritation of the nasal membranes by this decongestants.
What is rhinitus medicamentosa?
200
Assessment questions
What is 1. pt. history of allergies, 2. symptoms more common during which time of yr., 3. are they triggered by exposure to household environmental factors (pets, dust, mold, food) 4. recently exposed to the common cold* 5. any patient concurrent medical problems (glaucoma, asthma, diabetes)?
200
Sedation
What is the most common adverse effect to antihistamines?
300
The most common cause of acute minitis
What is the common cold?
300
Inflammation of the nasal mucosa secondary to an allergic reaction:
What is Allergic rhinitis?
300
The most successful approach is to have the client clear one nostril at a time from this condition.
What is a treatment strategy for rhinitus medicamentosa?
300
Cause vasoconstriction; misuse, or excessive use of frequency of administration may cause rebound swelling of the nasal mucosa (rhinitis medicamentosa)
What is sympathomimetic decongestants?
300
Additional side effects to antihistamines:
What is Cognitive function, attention, memory, psychomotor performance can be significantley impaired, and that some patients are not aware their cognitive abilities are impaired?
400
The common cold is caused from this.
What is a viral infection?
400
After inhalation of the allergen, an ____ ______ reaction occurs causing inflammation and swelling of the nasal passages.
What is an antigen antibody?
400
What can be well treated by an oral second generation anti-histamine?
What is mild allergic rhinitis?
400
Should be used with caution when taken orally in patients with hypertension, hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus, cardiac disease, increased introcular pressure, or prostate hyperplasia
What is the use of Alpha adrenergic agents?
400
Antihistamines display a specific type of adverse effect.
What is anticholinergic adverse effects?
500
Otitis media
What is a middle ear infection?
500
Compound derived from an amino acid called histidine. stored in small granules in most body tissues>
What is histamine?
500
The drugs of choice in treating allergic rhinitis.
What is Anti-histamines, or H1 receptor antagonists?
500
Does not prevent histamine release but prevents symptoms of an allergic reaction if the concentration of this exceeds the concentration of the histamine at the receptor site.
What is Antihistamines?
500
Individuals who should only take antihistamines under health care providers supervision.
Who are patients with asthma, prostatic hyperplasia (enlargement), or glaucoma?
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