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FALSE
ANTIHISTAMINES provides relief for runny nose and sneezing |
Analgesics provide relief for runny nose and sneezing
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FALSE
BPH is a contraindication of Antihistamines |
A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia is allowed to take antihistamines for runny nose
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True
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Oral decongestants are contraindicated for patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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FALSE
DECONGESTANTS stimulate the a-adrenergic receptors of vascular smooth muscle causing vasoconstri |
Antihistamines stimulate the a-adrenergic receptors of vascular smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction
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FALSE
ANTIHISTAMINES have anticholinergic side effects, causing, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, constipation, irritability and dizziness |
Decongestants have anticholinergic side effects, causing, blurred vision, difficulty in urination, constipation, irritability and dizziness
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FALSE
Alkylamines are the most potent H1 antagonists |
Ethanolamine is the most potent H1 antagonist
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FALSE
Ethanolamines are the most sedating |
Ethylenediamines are the most sedating classes of antihistamines
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FALSE
Alkylamines are reported to have lower incidence of drowsiness. They may also cause CNS stimulation in children |
Piperidines are reported to have lower incidence of drowsiness. They may also cause CNS stimulation in children
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FALSE
Children aged 2-6 years should be TAKING 1/4 THE ADULT DOSE of oral decongestants, antihistamines, guaifenesin, or antitussives. |
Children aged 2-6 years should be taking half an adult dose of guaifenesin for cough
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TRUE
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Phenylpropanolamine renders patients prone to hemorrhagic stoke / cerebral hemorrhage
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FALSE
Recommended Dose for Phenylpropanolamine is 25mg q4h |
Recommended Dose for Phenylpropanolamine is 25mg q 6h
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FALSE
Antiseptics and topical anesthetics contained in demulcents are NOT powerful enough to fight off a virus. |
Demulcents provide a short term relief, but the antiseptics and topical anesthetics contained in demulcents are powerful enough to fight off a virus.
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TRUE
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Glutathione, a by-product of N-ACETYLCYSTEINE, provides an important defense against insults to the airway
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FALSE
EXPECTORATION is NOT A normal mechanism, and may indicate excess mucus |
Cough is a normal mechanism, and may indicate excess mucus
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Increase flow of fluids from glands lining the respiratory tract results to a DECREASE in viscosity of bronchial secretions
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Increase flow of fluids from glands lining the respiratory tract results to an increase in viscosity of bronchial secretions
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