Antihistamines

Question 1

antihistamines do not inhibit the production of what

Answer 1

prostaglandins or other inflammatory mediators

Question 2

antihistamines displace histamine from _______ ______

Answer 2

receptor sites

Question 3

what kind of cell makes histamine

Answer 3

mast cells

Question 4

three types of histamine receptors

Answer 4

H1
H2
GI

Question 5

8 uses for antihistamines

Answer 5

Allergies (atopy)
Pruritis
Urticaria (hives)
angioedema (swelling from fluid build up)
Motion sickness
Reverse sneeze
Anaphylactic shock
Upper airway disease
Gastric reflux

Question 6

H2 blockers are examples of

Answer 6

antacid drugs

Question 7

H1 blockers are typical what

Answer 7

antihistamines