108. A syndrome of chronic symptoms of nasal congestion and rhinorrhea unrelated to a specific allergen is which of the following? a. Nonallergic rhinitis. b. Allergic rhinitis. 109. Which condition is often characterized by onset after age 20, with most patients seeking medical care for it between the ages of 30 and 60? a. Nonallergic rhinitis. b. Allergic rhinitis. c. Perennial allergic rhinitis. d. Seasonal allergic rhinitis. 110. There are data to suggest a genetic component with what type of rhinitis? a. Nonallergic rhinitis. b. Allergic rhinitis. c. Perennial allergic rhinitis. d. Seasonal allergic rhinitis. c. Vasomotor rhinitis. d. Gustatory rhinitis. 111. Cross-linking by the allergen of _____ bound to mucosal mast cells results in nasal symptoms within minutes.
112. The first-line treatment of allergic rhinitis involves____. a. Avoidance of relevant allergens. b. Monotherapy with an oral histamine. c. Dual therapy with oral histamine and nasal spray. d. Newer sedating oral antihistamines. 113. What is the primary method for identifying specific allergic triggers of rhinitis?
a. Skin-prick testing. b. Nasal endoscopy. c. Electronystagmography. d. Surgical biopsy of nasal passages.
114. Mediators released by mast cells and basophils can prompt- ly activate sensory-nerve endings, blood vessels, and _____ through specific receptors. a. Bile. b. Glands. c. Troughs. d. Organs. 115. Sensitization entails allergen uptake by antigen-presenting cells called _________ at a mucosal site.
a. White blood cells. b. Red blood cells. c. Endothelial cells. d. Dendritic cells.
a. IgA. b. IgG. c. IgM. d. IgE.
Course Code: RPTX01RT
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Book Code: RPTX3024
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