Allergy
What are 4 symptoms of a mild allergic reaction?
coughing, itching, rhinitis, localized edema
Where is diphenhydramine metabolized?
The Liver
By crossing the blood brain barrier and affecting the CNS, diphenhydramine causes this effect
Sedative effect/Drowsiness
What is NOT impacted psychologically during the histamine response?
A) Cognitive FunctionB) Sleep & WakefulnessC) Intuition D) Anxiety & Stress
C
Interaction with which drugs cause increased risk of serotonin syndrome, tachycardia?
SSRIs and SNRIs
What are three diagnostic tests performed to identify an allergy?
Skin Test
Intradermal Test
Blood Test
Diphenhydramine works by selectively binding to and antagonizing these receptors.
H1 histamine
D
Where is histamine synthesized?
Mast cells and Basophils
Drinking alcohol enhances what symptom of bendaryl?
Sedative effect