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FALSE

ANTIHISTAMINES provides relief for runny nose and sneezing
Analgesics provide relief for runny nose and sneezing
FALSE

BPH is a contraindication of Antihistamines
A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia is allowed to take antihistamines for runny nose
True
Oral decongestants are contraindicated for patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors
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
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
FALSE

Alkylamines are the most potent H1 antagonists
Ethanolamine is the most potent H1 antagonist
FALSE

Ethanolamines are the most sedating
Ethylenediamines are the most sedating classes of antihistamines
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
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
TRUE
Phenylpropanolamine renders patients prone to hemorrhagic stoke / cerebral hemorrhage
FALSE
Recommended Dose for Phenylpropanolamine is 25mg q4h
Recommended Dose for Phenylpropanolamine is 25mg q 6h
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.
TRUE
Glutathione, a by-product of N-ACETYLCYSTEINE, provides an important defense against insults to the airway
FALSE

EXPECTORATION is NOT A normal mechanism, and may indicate excess mucus
Cough is a normal mechanism, and may indicate excess mucus
Increase flow of fluids from glands lining the respiratory tract results to a DECREASE in viscosity of bronchial secretions
Increase flow of fluids from glands lining the respiratory tract results to an increase in viscosity of bronchial secretions