1. A 29-year-old wom an su ering from allergic rhinitis started treatm ent w ith loratadine. The drug can com pletely counteract the histam ine-induced release of w hich of the follow ing endogenous...

1. A 29-year-old wom an su ering from allergic rhinitis started treatm ent w ith loratadine. The drug can com pletely counteract the histam ine-induced release of w hich of the follow ing endogenous com pounds? A. Pepsin B. Gastric acid C. Cyclic adenosine m onophosphate (cAMP) D. Nitric oxide E. Bradykinin 2. A 47-year-old m an presented to the clinic com plaining of a recent onset of repeating episodes of vertigo associated w ith nausea and vom iting. The patient was otherw ise healthy and denied use of alcohol or illicit drugs. Physical exam ination was unrem arkable, but a provocative test elicited severe vertigo. A diagnosis was m ade, and a pharm acotherapy was prescribed. Which of the follow ing drugs would be appropriate for this patient? A. Diphenhydram ine B. Ondansetron C. Dronabinol D. Ergotam ine E. Loratadine F. Propranolol366 In ammation and Immunomodulation