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A patient has been suffering from repeated sinus infections. The patient is diagnosed with allergic rhinitis. The patient is prescribed a daily antihistamine. What is the mechanism of action in the antihistamine medications?
 
  A) It depletes norepinephrine and serotonin.
  B) It prevents histamine from acting on target tissues.
  C) It catalyzes the enzymatic oxidation of uric acid.
  D) It raises the seizure threshold by impairing vitamin D.

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A patient is experiencing an acute asthma attack. What is the first-line therapy for relief of an acute asthma attack?
 
  A) Inhaled steroid
  B) Leukotriene modifier
  C) Beta2-adrenergic agonist
  D) Xanthine


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abro1885

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

B

Answer to Question 2

C


panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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