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1. The incidence of allergic rhinitis is: a. Increasing b. Decreasing c. Unchanged
2. A patient whose rhinitis symptoms last for more than 4 weeks is classed as having ______ rhinitis a. Intermittent b. Persistent c. Seasonal d. Year-round
3. A patient whose symptoms interfere with daily activities is classed as having ______ symptoms a. Intermittent
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b. Persistent
c. Mild
d. Moderate-severe
4 . Common symptoms exhibited by patients with allergic rhinitis include: a. Nasal congestion b. Rhinorrhea c. Post-nasal drip d. All of the above
5. Persistent allergic rhinitis is often caused by: a. Allergens in the home b. Pollen c. Grass d. Outdoor molds
6. Outdoor allergens can be avoided by limiting outdoor activities between: a. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. b. 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. c. 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. d. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7. Tree allergens are most common during a. Spring b. Summer
c. Fall d. Winter
8. Which of the following is most effective in the treatment of nasal itching? a. Anti-cholinergics b. Antihistamines c. Oral decongestants d. Intranasal decongestants
9. What is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines? a. Headache b. Upset stomach c. Drowsiness d. All of the above
10. Which of the following are second-
generation antihistamine products
that are available over-the-counter?
a. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
and diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
b. Cetirizine (Zyrtec) and loratidine
(Claritin and Alaver)
c. Intranasal cromolyn (Nasalcrom)
d. Phenylephrine (Sudafed PE) and
pseudoephedrine (Triaminic)
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