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