REFERENCES for May 18, 2000
Christopher C. Randolph, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics
Yale University School of Medicine
                Latex Allergy
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Dean Handley, PhD, MBA
     Active Metabolites for Allergy and Single Isomers for Asthma
Thursday, March 16, 2000     8:00-9:00 AM
POST-LECTURE QUESTIONS
1. Third Generation Antihistamines are:
a. reformulation of second generation antihistamines
b. prodrugs designed for sustained release
c. active metabolites of second generation compounds

2. The potential or observed advantages of Third Generation Antihistamines are:
a. reduced cardiotoxicity related to arrhythmias
b. enhanced receptor potency
c. enhanced onset of action
d. all of the above

3. All marketed beta agonists are:
a. racemates
b. single isomers
c. unknown
d. of various forms

4. The use of racemates as therapeutics is:
a. supported by the FDA
b. no longer a favored approach by the FDA
c. unknown by the FDA
d. all of the above

5. The development of single isomer B agonists is:
a. the most recent development in the bronchodilator field
b. consistent with 1992 FDA guidelines
c. able to offer potential improvements in efficacy
d. all of the above
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