Deck 19: Ears, Nose, and Throat Entdrugs

Question 1

Antitussive drugs decrease ________.

A) coughing
B) sneezing
C) sputum production
D) edema and inflammation

Answer 1

coughing

Question 2

Allen Southerby has allergic rhinitis.He takes a mast cell stabilizer drug,and that drug acts to ________.

A) decrease inflammation and edema of mucous membranes
B) break up mucus that must be expelled from the lungs
C) prevent the release of histamine to prevent edema of mucous membranes
D) constrict blood vessels to reduce blood flow to edematous mucous membranes

Answer 2

prevent the release of histamine to prevent edema of mucous membranes

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a route of administration for decongestant drugs?

A) intravenously as a liquid
B) topically as a nasal spray
C) orally as a tablet
D) topically as nose drops

Answer 3

intravenously as a liquid

Question 4

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

A) Prescription cough syrups that contain a controlled substance can be addicting.
B) The DEA reports that prescription cough syrups are available from some online pharmacies that do not verify the prescriptions sent to them.
C) The nonnarcotic antitussive drug dextromethorphan is commonly available over the counter, but is not abused by teenagers.
D) The combination drug Tussionex contains an antihistamine drug and a narcotic antitussive drug.

Question 5

Antihistamine drugs are ________.

A) only available as over-the-counter drugs
B) only available as prescription drugs
C) available as both as over-the-counter and prescription drugs
D) Schedule III drugs

Question 6

The sulfonamide anti-infective drug sulfadiazine is used to treat otitis media.It is given ________.

A) by intramuscular injection
B) intravenously
C) orally
D) topically

Question 7

Antitussive drugs are prescribed ________.

A) for nonproductive coughs
B) for productive coughs
C) to relieve congestion and inflammation
D) to dry mucous membrane secretions

Question 8

Corticosteroid drugs used intranasally to treat allergies can cause ________.

A) nosebleeds
B) yeast infections
C) sore throat
D) all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is a narcotic antitussive drug?

A) benzonatate (Tessalon)
B) hydrocodone (Hycodan)
C) dextromethorphan (Robitussin, Vicks 44)
D) all of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the effects of second generation antihistamine drugs?

A) produce drowsiness
B) decrease itching and redness
C) dry up secretions
D) shrink mucous membranes

Question 11

You can tell from the name of this drug,that ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)is used in the ________.

A) nose
B) ears
C) mouth
D) nose, ears, and mouth

Question 12

The label of the antiyeast drug nystatin (Mycostatin)says "Shake well before using" because it is in the drug form of a ________.

A) liquid
B) nasal spray
C) suspension
D) topical ointment

Question 13

Yeasts ________.

A) are one-celled organisms
B) are closely related to fungi
C) grow easily in the warm, moist, dark environment of the mouth
D) all of the above

Question 14

Topical corticosteroid drugs are used to treat inflammation in ________.

A) the nose
B) the ears
C) the mouth
D) the nose, ears, and mouth

Question 15

Which of the following statements concerning antihistamine drugs is FALSE?

A) They block H₁ receptors.
B) They are not included in combination drugs for treating the common cold.
C) They are useful for treating allergies.
D) Newer antihistamine drugs produce less drowsiness.

Question 16

The drug nystatin (Mycostatin,Nilstat)is categorized as a topical ________.

A) antibiotic drug
B) antiviral drug
C) antiyeast drug
D) corticosteroid drug

Question 17

The trade name for the well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is ________.

A) Afrin
B) Sudafed PE
C) Benadryl
D) Zyrtec

Question 18

Antihistamine drugs are prescribed to stop the release of histamine.Histamine causes all of the following,EXCEPT ________.

A) bacterial infection
B) irritation of tissues
C) pain and itching
D) vasodilation

Question 19

The drug ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)is used to treat ________.

A) nasal congestion and stuffiness
B) a nonproductive cough
C) an ear infection
D) a yeast infection of the mouth

Question 20

The corticosteroid drug triamcinolone (Kenalog in Orabase)is prescribed to treat mouth ulcers and inflammation.It comes in the drug form of a/an ________.

A) gel
B) liquid
C) ointment
D) paste

Question 21

Sulfonamide drugs are a type of anti-infective drug that inhibits the growth of bacteria.

Question 22

Corticosteroid drugs have a decongestant effect and an antihistamine effect.

Question 23

Some over-the-counter narcotic antitussive drugs contain codeine or hydrocodone.

Question 24

Decongestant drugs are available over-the-counter and by prescription.

Question 25

All of the following are trade name antihistamine drugs,EXCEPT ________.

A) Clarinex
B) Allegra
C) Mycostatin
D) Tavist

Question 26

An otic solution should only be used in the ________.

A) mouth
B) ear
C) nose
D) It can be used in the mouth, ears, or nose.

Question 27

Swimmer's ear,external otitis,and otitis media are treated topically with a solution of an antibiotic drug in the external ear canal.

Question 28

Candida albicans infections of the mouth are also known as ________.

A) monilia
B) oral candidiasis
C) thrush
D) all of the above

Question 29

Decongestant drugs are commonly prescribed for colds and allergies.

Question 30

Antibiotic drugs are prescribed for patients with colds caused by a virus.

Question 31

Corticosteroid drugs applied intranasally (topically inside the nose)include all of the following trade names,EXCEPT ________.

A) Beconase
B) Rhinocort
C) Omnaris
D) Afrin

Question 32

The well-known generic antihistamine drug loratadine is related to the trade name drug ________.

A) Claritin
B) Floxin
C) Hycodan
D) These are all trade names of the antihistamine drug loratadine.

Question 33

Which of these sound-alike trade name drugs is a mast cell stabilizer drug?

A) Nasacort
B) Nasonex
C) Nasalcrom
D) All of these are mast cell stabilizer drugs.

Question 34

Corticosteroid drugs are administered by an intranasal route to treat allergic and nonallergic rhinitis.

Question 35

Which of the following pairs does NOT contain two trade name decongestant drugs?

A) Afrin and Duration
B) Dimetapp and Triaminic
C) Sudafed and Otrivin
D) Astelin and Tavist Allergy

Question 36

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) Antihistamine drugs are effective in treating bacteria or viruses that cause the common cold.
B) The symptoms of allergies and colds are similar but the cause is different.
C) During both allergies and colds, there is a release of histamine.
D) All of the above are true statements.

Question 37

Which is a trade name for the well-known generic antitussive drug dextromethorphan?

A) codeine
B) Robitussin
C) Xylocaine
D) Allegra

Question 38

Expectorant drugs are used to treat the same types of coughs as are antitussive drugs.

Question 39

"Swish and swallow" would be instructions given to an adult patients on how to take ________.

A) oral corticosteroid drugs
B) oral antiyeast drugs
C) decongestant nasal sprays
D) oral antihistamine drugs

Question 40

To treat swelling of the mucous membranes in the nose,sinuses,and throat,decongestant drugs act as vasodilators to increase blood flow to those areas.

Question 41

Topical antiyeast drugs are used to treat a Candida albicans yeast infection in the mouth,which is also known as oral candidiasis,________,or monilia.

Question 42

The abbreviation ENT stands for ________.

Question 43

The antihistamine drug hydroxyzine (Vistaril)is given preoperatively to decrease oral secretions prior to endotracheal intubation.

Question 44

During an allergic reaction,histamine is released from ________ cells.

Question 45

If the patient has a productive cough,an antitussive drug should be prescribed.

Question 46

Antibiotic drugs are prescribed when a cold or sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection,particularly by the bacteria ________ that cause strep throat.

Question 47

Antibiotics drugs are the drug of choice to cure the common cold.

Question 48

Match the drug name in Column 1 with the drug category in Column 2.Note: Each drug category in Column 2 will be used five times.

A)antihistamine drug
B)corticosteroid drug for the nose
C)corticosteroid drug for the mouth
D)mast cell stabilizer drug
E)decongestant drug
F)antiyeast drug
G)anesthetic drug
H)antitussive drug
I)antibiotic drug
J)allergen extract drug
1)oxymetazoline (Afrin 12-Hour,Duration)
2)triamcinolone (Kenalog in Orabase)
3)cetirizine (Zyrtec)
4)ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)
5)benzonatate (Tessalon)
6)dyclonine (Sucrets)
7)fluticasone (Flonase,Veramyst)
8)cromolyn (Nasalcrom)
9)clotrimazole (Mycelex)
"10)grass pollen allergen (Oralair)

Question 49

Antitussive drugs act by suppressing the ________ center in the brain.

Question 50

Corticosteroid drugs are used to treat moderate-to-severe common colds that are unresponsive to other drugs.

Question 51

The drug ofloxacin (Floxin Otic)belongs to the ________ category of drugs.

Question 52

The drug dextromethorphan (Robitussin,Vicks 44)is categorized as a/an ________ drug.

Question 53

Briefly explain how antitussive drugs work and when they are,and are not,prescribed.

Question 54

The well-known generic drug diphenhydramine is related to the trade name drug ________.

Question 55

The nasal spray drug oxymetazoline (Afrin 12-Hour,Duration)belongs to the ________ category of drugs.

Question 56

________ drugs act by inhibiting the body's immune response.They decrease inflammation and edema of the mucous membranes of the ears,nose,and throat.

Question 57

The nonnarcotic drug dextromethorphan is an antitussive drug.

Question 58

"Swish and swallow" is the way an adult is told to take the oral suspension of a drug used to treat oral candidiasis.

Question 59

The drug sulfisoxazole (Gantrisin Pediatric)is categorized as a ________ drug,which is a type of anti-infective drug.

Question 60

The abbreviation DM stands for ________.

Question 61

What is the memory tip that helps you remember that the corticosteroid drug Rhinocort is used in the nose?

Question 62

Briefly explain why a common side effect of intranasal corticosteroid drugs is the development of nasal infections or colds.

Question 63

Describe how to administer and how not to administer the oral suspension of a topical antiyeast drug to treat an infant with oral candidiasis.