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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?

  1. A number of the more recent AH are effective in once daily dosing
  2. All AH have the potential adverse side effect of triggering acute urinary obstruction in men with partial urinary outlet obstruction due to prostate hypertrophy
  3. AH treatment in allergic rhinitis causes prominent relief of nasal obstruction
  4. AH are the initial treatment of choice in mild persistent asthma
  5. Some of the current AH have no adverse effects on driving and other cognitive activities

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