Antitussive/Mis. Upper Resp Flashcards
Which of the following is an important counseling point for benzonatate?
A. Store in the refrigerator
B. Swallow capsule whole-do not chew or dissolve in mouth
C. Prime the pump before each use
D. Shake the solution before taking by mouth
B. Swallow capsule whole-do not chew or dissolve in mouth
Triamcinolone acetonide
Nasacort AQ
Cholrpheniramine with hydrocodone
Tussionex
Benzonatate
Tessalon
Codeine phosphate with guaifensin
Robitussin AC
Mytussin AC
Azelastin HCl
Astelin
Fluticasone propionate
Flonase
Montelukast sodium
Singulair
Hydroxizine HCl
Atarax
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Xyzal
Promethazine HCl
Phenergan
Mometasone furoate
Nasonex
Promethazine HCl with codeine phosphate
Phernergan with codeine
Triamcinolone acetonide
Nasacort AQ
Which drug is indicated for relief of cough? A. montelukast sodium B. hydroxyzine HCL C. benzonatate D. levocetirazine dihydrochloride
C. benzonatate
hich drug is indicated symptoms associated with allergies? A. Tussionex B. Xyzal C. Tessalon D. Robitussin AC
B. Xyzal
Which drug can be used for management of allergic rhinitis and for control of nausea and vomiting?
A. promethazine HCL
B. fexofenadine HCL with pseudoephedrine HCL
C. chlorphenirmaine with HCL
D. fluticasone propionate
A. promethazine HCL
Robitussin AC is part of which therapeutic class? A. antitussive B. antiallergy agent C. antiemetic D. antitussive/expectorant
D. antitussive/expectorant
Nasonex is part of which therapeutic class? A. antiasthma B. antitussive/expectorant C. antitusive D. antiallergy agent
D. antiallergy agent
Phenergan with Codeine is part of which therapeutic class? A. antiasthma B. antiallergy C. antitussive D. antitussive/expectorant
C. antitussive
Which drug can be used for symptomatic relief of anxiety and for pruritus due to allergic conditions? A. hydroxyzine HCL B. azelastine HCL C. levocetirazine dihydrochloride D. mometasone furoate monohydrate
A. hydroxyzine HCL
Which drug does NOT require the following?
“WARNING: This medication may be habit-forming.”
A. Phenergan with Codeine
B. Robitussin AC
C. Tussionex
D. Tessalon
D. Tessalon
Which couseling point is NOT correct for Robitussin AC?
A. May be taken with food/milk if GI upset occurs
B. Avoid alcohol while taking this medication
C. If a dose is missed, take an extra dose
D. May cause drowsiness, use caution while operating machinery
C. If a dose is missed, take an extra dose
Which of the following is TRUE for hydroxyzine HCL?
A. Brand name is Astelin
B. May be used as an antiemetic
C. May be used as a sedative
D. Is in the same therapeutic class as hydralazine
C. May be used as a sedative
Which of the following is FALSE for triamcinolole acetonide nasal spray? A. Shake well before use B. The brand name is Nasacort AQ C. A common side effect is nosebleed D. The brand name is Nasonex
D. The brand name is Nasonex
Which of the following is NOT a counseling point for Tussionex?
A. Store in a cool, dry place
B. This medication may be habit forming
C. Rarely causes drowsiness
D. If a dose is missed, skip it and return to the normal dosing schedule
C. Rarely causes drowsiness
A patient should be counseled on the following for Astelin.
A. Prime with 4 sprays upon assembly and 2 sprays if not used for 3 days
B. Prime with 2 sprays before each use
C. Store in the refrigerator
D. Therapeutic effects are seen about 3 weeks after starting the medication
A. Prime with 4 sprays upon assembly and 2 sprays if not used for 3 days
Which antiallergy agent is not a nasal spray? A. Phenergan B. Flonase C. Astelin D. Nasacort AQ
A. Phenergan
Which antiallergy agents does NOT requires up to 3 weeks before therapeutic effects are seen? A. levocetirizine dihydrochloride B. triamcinolone acetonide C. fluticasone furoate D. mometasone furoate monohydrate
A. levocetirizine dihydrochloride
Which medication requires the patient to shake and prime the inhaler with 6 test sprays into the air away from the face before using for the first time?
A. hydroxyzine HCL
B. codeine phosphate with guaifenesin
C. fluticasone furoate
D. fexofenadine HCL
C. fluticasone furoate
Which antiallergy agent will NOT take up to 3 weeks before therapeutic benefits can be seen? A. Flonase B. Astelin C. Nasonex D. Nasacort AQ
B. Astelin
Which medication has a high abuse potential or may be habit-forming? A. Singulair B. Tessalon C. Nasacort AQ D. Tussionex
D. Tussionex
Which is NOT a counseling point for Nasonex?
A. If dose is missed by more than 12 hours, skip it and return to normal dosing schedule
B. Clear nasal passages of secretions prior to use
C. Shake bottle well prior to each use
D. Store in a dark place away from light
D. Store in a dark place away from light
