Question

1. Select the false statement.

A. Long-acting B2-agonists (LABAs) are approvedm onotherapy for asthma and COPD.

B. Excess short-acting B-agonist (SABA) use indicates poor disease management in asthma patients.

C. Glucocorticoidsr educe lung inflammation; they don't help with bronchoconstriction.

D. Xanthine derivatives similar to caffeine have multiple mechanisms of action to help manage asthma symptomology.

2. Which of the following classes of drugs is not a "controller" medicine, prescribed to prevents Symptoms of asthma?

A. LABAS

B. SABAS

C. inhaled corticosteroids

D. leukotriene modifiers E. mast cell stabilizers

3. Select the false statement.

A. Leukotriene modifiers are administered to patients with mild asthma to reduce inflammation.

B. Leukotriene modifiers inhibit the release of proinflammatory substances.

C. The packet of montelukast granules may be opened and premixed hours in advance for convenience.

D. Montelukast granules may be mixed in food..

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

A. runny nose
B. rash
C. itching nose
D. stuffy nose

5. Decongestant overuse for allergic conjunctivitis can lead to
A. rebound nasal congestion
B. an allergic reaction
C. rebound eye redness
D. excessive facial angioedema.

6. Which of the following is a common allergen?

A. Cat dander
B. Dust
C. Mold
D. Pollen
E. All of the above.  

7.. Pharmacy technicians are at risk for developing latex allergy. Symptoms of latex allergy include all of the following except
A. sneezing
B. itchy eyes
C. scratchy throat
D. hives
E. blurred vision

8. Drugs used to treat allergic symptoms include all all of the following except
A. fexofenadine
B. Rhinocort AQ
C. cromolyn
D. pseudoephedrine
E. Nasacort

9. Cromolyn sodium_______

A. is a leukotriene receptor antagonist
B. should begin 1 week before contact with
allergens
C. is available without a prescription
D. B and C
E. All of the above
10. Steps to protect oneself from latex exposure and allergy in the workplace include
A. selecting non latex gloves when possible
B. using powder-free latex gloves with reduced protein content
C. avoiding oil-based hand creams and lotions when wearing latex gloves
D. washing hands with a mild soap and drying thoroughly after removing latex gloves
E. All of the above

Answer 1

Ans. - 1 - D. Xanthine derivatives similar to caffeine have multiple mechanisms of action to help manage asthma symptomology.

Ans. 2- SABAS

SABAS do not have anti inflammatory effects, they helps in bronchodilation. These are give for temporary reduce of asthma symptoms.

Ans. 3 - C. The packet of montelukast granules may be opened and premixed hours in advance for convenience.

Ans. 4 - (B) rash

Symptoms of SAR Include nasal discharge/running, nasal itchy, nose congestion or stuffy nose.

Ans. - 5 (B) An allergic reaction

   allergic conjunctivitis is a eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction to substance like pollen or mold spores.

Ans. 6 - All of these

Cat dander, . Dust, . Mold, Pollen

Ans 7(- E) Blurred vision

Except this symptoms all are symptoms of latex allergy.

Ans. - 8 -(D) pseudoephedrine

It is decongestant that shrink blood vessels in nasal passage.

Except this all are use in allergy conditions.

Ans. 9-- (B) cromolyn sodium should begin 1 week before contact with allergens.

Ans. 10 - (E) All of these

-- selecting non latex gloves when possible
- using powder-free latex gloves with reduced protein content
-- avoiding oil-based hand creams and lotions when wearing latex gloves
--. washing hands with a mild soap and drying thoroughly after removing latex gloves