Wilfred is outside in the spring cutting the grass. He notices that his nose and sinuses are stuffy and he is having trouble breathing. All this reminds him of his allergy to pollen. Which BEST describes the commonly prescribed drugs for his condition and how they can help him?

a. Antihistamines reduce the allergic response.
b. Bronchodilators reduce the allergic response.
c. Inhaled steroids relieve the tension in the lungs.
d. Leukotrine inhibitors relieve the tension in the lungs.

Answer:

a.

Explanation:

Caleb is working as pharmacy technician. He has decided that he wants to continue with his education because he wants to become a pharmacist. Which statement BEST describes Caleb's situation?

a. Caleb has some education but needs to pass the certification exam.
b. Caleb has a license and is wanting to obtain a certificate.
c. Caleb has a certificate and is wanting to obtain a license.
d. Caleb has passed one PTCE but still needs to pass the other.

Anti-infective drugs that treat HIV usually target protease, reverse transcriptase, or integrase because they

a. are required for the virus to be able to replicate.
b. are required for viral attachment to the host cell.
c. allow the host cell to be removed by the immune system.
d. allow the virus to be recognized by the immune system.

Prescriptions may state that a patient should be given "ibuprofen as indicated for pain." Which prescription gives the correct indication?

a. tamoxifen as indicated for autoimmune disease
b. loperamide as indicated for constipation
c. oxycodone as indicated for pain
d. sertraline as indicated for insomnia

Which drugs treat nausea and vomiting?

a. non-opioid
b. opioid
c. antiemetics
d. antibiotics