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tichca

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Cromolyn is effective in which of the following situations? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Prophylaxis for asthma
  2. Management of an acute exacerbation of asthma
  3. Management of allergic rhinitis
  4. Management of eczema

Question 2

Older adult patients on NSAIDs should be monitored for:
 
  1. incidence of peptic ulcers.
  2. decreased urine.
  3. blood in urine.
  4. night fevers.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1, 3, 4
Cromolyn is effective for asthma prophylaxis; in patients with food allergies to prevent GI reac-tions; in patients with allergic rhinitis, eczema, and other forms of dermatitis; in patients with chronic urticaria; and in asthma patients with postexercise bronchospasm. This drug should not be used to manage acute attacks of asthma.

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The incidence of perforated peptic ulcers or bleeding is more common in older patients taking NSAIDs than in younger adults.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
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