NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
Question
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relieve allergies
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antivirals
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central nervous system
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antihistamines
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antihypertensives
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Antihistamines are medicines that treat allergy symptoms by blocking the effects of histamine. Antihistamines come as pills, chewable tablets, capsules, liquids, nasal sprays, and eye drops. There are also injectable forms used mainly in health care settings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Try an over-the-counter remedy They include: Oral antihistamines. Antihistamines can help relieve sneezing, itching, a stuffy or runny nose, and watery eyes. Examples of oral antihistamines include cetirizine (Zyrtec Allergy), fexofenadine (Allegra Allergy) and loratadine (Claritin, Alavert).
Detailed explanation-3: -Cetirizine has the fastest onset of action among the newer antihistamines.
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