Term 2 treatment of allergies

_____is known as hives

Urticarial

_____ is a life threatening allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis

_____may be life threatening if swelling involves the mucous membranes and the viscera

Angiodema

Pharmacy technicians are at risk for developing a latex allergy. Symptoms of latex allergy include all of the following except

Blurred vision

Antihistamine

Desloratinide 5mg

Which of the following antihistamines requires a prescription in the united states

Desoratadine

Glucocorticosteroids are administered intraorally to control symptoms of rhinitis

False

Loratadine is the generic name for clarinex

False

Sedation is the most common side effect of loratadine

False

Symptoms associated with an allergic reaction are always localized

False

The production of allergen specific IgE antibodies and T cell responses directed against allergens develop after age 7 years

False

The six classes of antihistamines are ethylenediamines, ethanolamines, alkylamines, piperazines, phenothiazines and cimetidine

False

A _______ is an organic nitrogen compound involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter

Histamine

_____ is an antibody that is associated with allergies

Immunoglobulin E

Which of the following is. A common allergen

Pollen, cat dander, and dust

Cetirizine is available in which of the following dosage forms

Tablet, syrup, and chewable tablet

An allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction that occurs on exposure to an allergen

True

Diphenhydramine is used to treat allergy symptoms and insomnia

True

Pharmacy technicians are at risk for developing a latex allergy

True

Some antihistamines are available without prescription

True

The immune system. Treats the allergen as an invader and produces antibodies to the substance

True

The use of intranasal corticosteroids may cause nose bleeds and a sore. Throat

True

Which of the following is a life threatening allergic reaction

Anaphylaxis

______is known as inflammation of the tissue lining the eyelids caused by the reaction to an allergy causing substance

Allergic conjunctivitis

A condition characterized by nasal itching, runny nose, nasal congestion and sneezing is called

Allergic rhinitus

Persons who have______ experience seasonal or perennial nasal swelling and a runny nose

Allergic rhinitus

A______ is a hypersensitivity reaction by the immune system upon exposure to an _______

Allergy

Drugs used to treat allergic symptoms include all of the following except

Crombolyn

Mast cell stabilizer

Cromolyn sodium

Which of the following is not a mediator of the allergic response

Interleukin-6 (IL-6)

_____ is a pro inflammatory mediator released as part of the allergic, inflammatory response

Leukotriene

Chromolyn sodium is a _________ available for intranasal use

Mast cell stabilizer

An allergic response begins with the release of______, granule containing cells found in tissue

Mast cells

Symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) include all of the following except

Rash

Inhaled corticosteroids

Rhinocort aqua

Diphenhydramine has a side effect of

Sedation

Steps to protect oneself from latex exposure and allergy in the work place include

Select non latex gloves when possible, use powder free latex gloves with reduced protein content, and avoid oil based hand creams and lotions when wearing latex gloves

The medical term for a raised blister like area on the skin caused by allergic reaction is ______

Wheal