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1
Q

Indication for intranasal steroids

A

first line for chronic, moderate-severe rhinitis

2
Q

Indication for oral antihistamines

A

milder, intermittent symptoms

3
Q

Which nasal steroid is preferred in pregnancy

A

Budesonidef

4
Q

which oral antihistamines are preferred in pregnancy

A

loratadine

cetirizine

5
Q

Which 2nd gen antishitamines are more sedating

A

cetirizine
levocetirizine
hydroxyzine
meclizine

6
Q

which 2nd gen antihistamines are less sedating

A

fexofenadine

loratadine

7
Q

MOA of decongestants

A

alpha-adrenergic agonists (sympathomimetics)

cause vasoconstriction that decrease sinus vessel engorgement and mucosal edema

8
Q

Cromolyn MOA

A

mast cell stabilizer

9
Q

max pseudoephedrine allowed per day to buy

A

3.6 grams

10
Q

max pseudoephedrine allowed in 30 days

A

9 grams

11
Q

Contraindication for codeine

A

< 12 years

12
Q

APAP dose for children

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10-15 mg/kg/dose Q 4-6

13
Q

Ibuprofen children dose

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5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8

14
Q

Do not use menthol or camphor in children <

A

2 years