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Histamines,leukotrienes, serotonin, and prostaglandins are released into the blood by what
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Mast cells & platelets
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What chemical mediators are mostly involved with allergies and asthma
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Histamines and Leukotrienes
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The H1 receptor may be blocked what what drug
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antihistamine
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What are among the most common medication that causes allergic reactions except
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Anticholinergics
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Anaphylactic shock causes a massive release of
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Histamine
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Allergic rhinitis is commonly known as
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Hay fever
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H1-receptor antagonists (antihistamines) should be used cautiously in patients with asthma and what
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Hyperthyroidism
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What conditions is associated with shortness of breath and wheezing
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Asthma
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What drug are anti- inflammatory
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Guaifenesia (Robitussin)
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Bronchodilators include what drug
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Theophylline (Singulair)
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Methylxanthine is the base of xanthine derivatives that must be converted to
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Theophylline
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Metered dose inhalers, nebulizers, nebulizers, and dry powder inhalers are commonly used devices for administration of inhaled medications. they contain of what anti-inflammatory drugs
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Mast cell stabilizers & Glutocorticoids
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What are first-line agents for patients with persistent asthma
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Inhaled glucocorticoids
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What leukotriene modifiers is the latest and newest drug
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Montelukast ( Singulair)
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Montelukast is contraindicated in what
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Severe asthma attacks, status asthmaticus, bronchoconstriction
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Cromolyn is the drug of choice as a prophylactic for what conditions
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Moderate allergic asthma
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Decongestants should be avoided in patients with
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Hyperthyroidism
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Expectorant and mucolytics drugs include what
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Guaifenesin
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What is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs
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Cystic fibrosis
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What is the trade name of bupropion
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Zyban
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What neutralizes hydrochloric acid and raises gastric pH
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Aluminum hydroxide
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Calcium carbonate usually is avoided in the treatment of hyperacidity of the stomach because it cause what adverse effects
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Metabolic alkalosis
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What is an h2 receptor antagonist
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Ranitidine
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What is a proton pump inhibitor
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Lansoprazole
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What is the most potent H2-receptor antagonist
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Ranitidine
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