01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Antihistamines, decongestants, and cough medicines mainly relieve symptoms; they do not cure a viral cold or necessarily shorten its course.
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5 Other Medications for Respiratory Conditions Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
Choose one
1 point
A person wants relief from sneezing, itching, and a runny nose caused by allergies. Which type of medicine most directly targets these symptoms?
- A
Pseudoephedrine
- B
An antihistamine
- C
Dextromethorphan
- D
Guaifenesin
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
The expectorant used to loosen mucus so it is easier to cough up is .
04
Choose one
1 point
Which role is most commonly associated with dextromethorphan?
- A
It loosens mucus so it is easier to cough up.
- B
It blocks histamine-related allergy symptoms.
- C
It temporarily suppresses cough.
- D
It narrows blood vessels in the nasal passages.
05
True or false
1 point
Pseudoephedrine can cause restlessness or difficulty sleeping.
- A
True
- B
False
06
Written response
1 point
What is one action a person should avoid with a benzonatate capsule because it can numb the mouth or throat and cause choking?
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
Nasal stuffiness that worsens after using a topical nasal decongestant spray longer than recommended is called .
08
Choose one
1 point
Which description best identifies benzonatate's usual role?
- A
A prescription expectorant that loosens mucus
- B
A prescription antitussive that reduces the cough reflex in the airways
- C
An oral decongestant that narrows blood vessels in the nasal passages
- D
An antihistamine that targets allergy symptoms
09
Choose one
1 point
Which statement best describes how antihistamines can differ in their effect on sleepiness?
- A
All antihistamines cause the same degree of drowsiness.
- B
Antihistamines only relieve nasal congestion.
- C
Some antihistamines can cause drowsiness, while others tend to cause less sleepiness.
- D
Antihistamines cure the allergies that cause sneezing and itching.
10
Choose all
1 point
A person taking diphenhydramine wants to reduce risks related to drowsiness. Select all appropriate precautions.
- A
Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
- B
Alcohol prevents diphenhydramine-related drowsiness.
- C
Alcohol can increase drowsiness.
- D
Drowsiness is a reason to take more diphenhydramine.
11
Choose one
1 point
A person with high blood pressure is considering an oral decongestant for nasal congestion. What is the best next step?
- A
Take it immediately because oral decongestants do not affect people with high blood pressure.
- B
Use it only with an antihistamine.
- C
Ask a health professional before taking it because decongestants may be unsuitable for people with high blood pressure.
- D
Take twice the labeled amount if congestion persists.
12
Choose all
1 point
A caregiver is considering an over-the-counter cough-and-cold product for a young child. Select all statements that reflect the age-related cautions described in the material.
- A
The FDA advises against cough-and-cold products containing an antihistamine or decongestant for children under 2.
- B
Every cough-and-cold product is suitable for children of any age if the dose is reduced.
- C
Many manufacturers label these products “do not use” for children under 4.
- D
Age cautions can be ignored if the child has used a similar product before.
13
Written response
1 point
A caregiver is comparing a cough-and-cold combination product with another medicine and wants to check for overlapping ingredients. Which label section should they inspect?
14
Open ended
1 point
A person wants relief from coughing but does not need help loosening mucus. Explain the difference between an antitussive and an expectorant, and give one example of each medicine type.
15
Choose one
1 point
A person has sneezing, itching, and a runny nose caused by allergies. Which type of medicine is most directly aimed at these symptoms?
- A
Pseudoephedrine
- B
An antihistamine
- C
Dextromethorphan
- D
Guaifenesin
16
Choose one
1 point
A person wants medicine to loosen mucus so it is easier to cough up. Which medicine best matches that goal?
- A
Benzonatate, to numb the mouth and throat
- B
Dextromethorphan, to suppress coughing
- C
Guaifenesin, to loosen mucus
- D
Pseudoephedrine, to narrow nasal blood vessels
17
Choose one
1 point
How does pseudoephedrine primarily relieve nasal congestion?
- A
Blocking the cough reflex
- B
Narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages
- C
Thinning mucus
- D
Blocking histamine
18
Written response
1 point
What is the name for nasal stuffiness that can worsen after a topical nasal decongestant spray is used longer than recommended?
19
Written response
1 point
When considering a combination cold medicine alongside another medicine, what information on the product labels should you compare to help avoid taking duplicate ingredients?
20
True or false
1 point
A person has one cough-and-cold medicine at home and is considering another product in the same broad category. They assume the directions for the first product also apply to the second. Is that a safe assumption?
- A
True
- B
False
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