JANUARY 2006 QUIZ OF THE MONTH . . .
Antihistamines (AH) are an important component of the treatment of a number of allergic disorders. Which of the statements listed below about AH are true or false?
- A number of the more recent AH are effective in once daily dosing
- All AH have the potential adverse side effect of triggering acute urinary obstruction in men with partial urinary outlet obstruction due to prostate hypertrophy
- AH treatment in allergic rhinitis causes prominent relief of nasal obstruction
- AH are the initial treatment of choice in mild persistent asthma
- Some of the current AH have no adverse effects on driving and other cognitive activities
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