A patient comes to the clinic with allergic rhinitis. Which of ...

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A patient comes to the clinic with allergic rhinitis. Which of the following second-generation agents, administered nasally, would be most appropriate for this patient?
 
  a. Azelastine (Astelin)
  b. Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)
  c. Desloratadine (Clarinex)
  d. Phenindamine (Nolahist)

Question 2

Two nursing students are discussing the indications for use of an H1 blocker. One student quizzes the other by asking, Which of the following patients would least likely benefit from the use of an H1 blocker?
 
  The other student would be correct to respond that the patient who would least likely benefit from an H1 blocker would be a patient with
  a. a common cold.
  b. motion sickness.
  c. pruritus.
  d. rhinitis.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Azelastine blocks the release of histamine and is indicated for allergic or vasomotor rhinitis. It is administered by nasal spray and is a second-generation medication.
Chlorpheniramine is a first-generation agent and is administered by mouth.
Desloratadine is a second-generation medication administered only by mouth.
Phenindamine is also a first-generation medication taken by mouth.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Antihistamines are of practically no value against the common cold. They neither prevent colds nor shorten their duration.
Antihistamines are useful for treating allergic disorders, motion sickness, itching, and insomnia.
Antihistamines show a moderate reduction in rhinorrhea.

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