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Enjoy these Nurse Big Brain quizzes we've created for you, helping to test the Nurse knowledge you have.
Question 1
What is the medical term for a runny nose?
| rhinitis | |
| tonsilitis | |
| pharyngitis | |
| gingivitis | |
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Rhinitis is the medical term for a runny nose.
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Question 2
What is an allergen?
| The brand name of a new allergy medication | |
| A doctor that treats allergies | |
| a substance that causes an allergic reaction | |
| Hippocrates´ partner | |
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An allergen is a substance that causes an allergic reaction.
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Question 3
What medical specialist treats allergies?
| a podiatrist | |
| an allergist | |
| an optometrist | |
| a gynecologist | |
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An allergist is a physician that specializes in allergy treatment.
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Question 4
Where are dust mites found in the largest quantities?
| carpeting | |
| drapes | |
| pets | |
| bedding | |
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Dust mites are found on bedding in the largest quantities because most of us spend 6 to 8 hours a day there.
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Question 5
Benadryl is what type of drug?
| an antihistamine | |
| an antihypertensive | |
| an anti-inflammatory | |
| an antibody | |
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Benadryl is an antihistamine.
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Question 6
Should I take an over-the-counter decongestant if I have high blood pressure?
| Y | |
| N | |
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The answer is no because decongestants raise blood pressure.
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Question 7
Should I take an antihistamine if I´m going to be driving?
| Y | |
| N | |
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The answer is no because antihistamines cause drowsiness.
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Question 8
What´s the most cost effective way to deal with dust mites?
| Tear out all the carpeting | |
| Install air conditioning | |
| Use mattress and pillow covers | |
| Buy an air cleaner with a HEPA filter | |
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Dust mites are found in bedding in large amounts and mattress and pillow covers are inexpensive.
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Question 9
What is the most severe allergic reaction called?
| hemorrhage | |
| seizure | |
| CVA | |
| anaphylaxis | |
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Anaphylaxis is the most severe type of allergic reaction.
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Question 10
What is the medical term for hay fever?
| pharyngitis | |
| sinusitis | |
| allergic rhinitis | |
| non-allergic rhinitis | |
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The medical term for hay fever is allergic rhinitis.
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