#3 Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards

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Claritin dosage

A

1 10mg tab daily

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Claritin generic

A

loratadine

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Claritin indications

A

Allergy symptoms
Chronic urticaria: rash/hives
Allergic asthma

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3
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Claritin counseling tips

A

Headache

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Benadryl generic

A

diphenhydramine

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Benadryl dosage

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1-2 25 mg cap every 4-6 hrs as needed

50 mg at bedtime for sleep

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Benadryl indications

A

Allergy symptoms
Insomnia
Itching
Motion sickness

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Benadryl counseling tips

A

Drowsiness
Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
Hyperactivity in kids
Dry mouth

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8
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Singulair generic

A

montelukast

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9
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Singulair dosage

A

1 10mg tab daily

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10
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Singulair indications

A

Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Asthma

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Flonase generic

A

fluticasone

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12
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Singulair counseling tips

A

Not for acute asthma attack

Headache

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14
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Flonase dosage

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2 (50mcg/spray) sprays in each nostril daily

May decrease to 1 spray daily

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Flonase indications

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Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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16
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Flonase counseling tips

A

Gently shake before use
Take several days for full effect
Headache
Sore throat

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17
Q

ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA generic

A

albuterol sulfate

18
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ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA dosage

A

90mcg/inhalation metered dose inhaler
2 puffs every 4-6 hrs as needed
2 puffs 15-30 min before exercise

19
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ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA indications

A

Acute asthma symptoms

20
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ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA counseling tips

A

Shake well
Increase heart rate
Rescue inhaler

21
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Advair Diskus generic

A

fluticasone/salmeterol

22
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Advair Diskus dosage

A
100mcg/50mcg
250mcg/50mcg
500mcg/50mcg
Dry Powder Inhaler
1 puff orally every 12 hrs
23
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Advair Diskus indications

A

Asthma

COPD

24
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Advair Diskus counseling tips

A
Not for acute asthma attack
Rinse mouth and spit to prevent thrush
Discard after 30 days
Store in dry area
Don't shake
25
Q

Tessalon Perles generic

A

benzonatate

26
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Tessalon Perles dosage

A

100mg-200mg Perles or capsules 3 times daily

27
Q

Tessalon Perles indication

A

Cough suppressant for dry cough

27
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Tessalon Perles counseling tips

A

Drowsiness

Don’t chew

28
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Delsym generic

A

dextromethorphan

30
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Delsym dosage

A

2 tsp (30mg/5ml time released suspension) every 12 hrs

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Delsym indications

A

Cough suppressant for dry cough

32
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Delsym counseling tips

A

Shake well

Potential for abuse

33
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Mucinex generic

A

guaifenesin

34
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Mucinex dosage

A

1 600, 1200mg ER tab every 12 hrs

35
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Mucinex indications

A

Expectorant to relieve chest congestion

36
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Mucinex counseling tips

A

Drink lots of water

Nausea

37
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Sudafed generic

A

pseudoephedrine

38
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Sudafed dosage

A

2 30mg tab every 4-6 hrs as needed
120mg ER tab every 12 hrs as needed
240mg ER tab every 24 hrs as needed

39
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Sudafed indications

A

Nasal decongestant

40
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Sudafed counseling tips

A

Increased HR
Jitters
Insomnia