QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
ANSWERS
◉ Where are olfactory receptors located?
a. The mucosa in the upper part of the nasal cavity
b. The nasal vestibule
c. The inferior nasal turbinate
d. The nasopharynx. Answer: a. The mucosa in the upper part of the
nasal cavity
◉ Which of the following best describes diphenhydramine?
a. A pain reliever
b. A decongestant
c. An expectorant
d. An antihistamine. Answer: d. An antihistamine
◉ A patient complains of nasal congestion. Which medication is most
likely responsible?
a. Beta blockers
b. Aspirin
c. Ginkgo biloba
d. Hormone replacement therapy. Answer: a. Beta blockers
, ◉ A patient presents with pale, boggy turbinates. What is the most likely
reason?
a. Scratching
b. Infection
c. Allergies
d. A healthy patient. Answer: c. Allergies
◉ A patient presents with congestion, clear rhinorrhea, sinus pain, and
patches of eczema. Knowing that there is a risk of anaphylaxis, what test
can the physician recommend that will be safe for the patient and help
target the specific reason for the symptoms?
a. RAST
b. The TSH test
c. Eosinophil counts
d. Ultrasound of the facial sinuses. Answer: a. RAST
◉ Which of the following is related to nosebleeds in a pregnant patient?
a. Drop in progesterone
b. Increased vascularity
c. Increased circulation fluid volume
d. Normal spikes in blood pressure. Answer: b. Increased vascularity
◉ Which of the following is true?