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ashma, cough and cold, cholesterol medication Flashcards

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brand name of lortadine

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claritin

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common frequency of loratadine

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once daily

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indication/ use of loratadine

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-allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

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counseling tips/ important info for loratadine

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headaches

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5
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brand name of diphenhydramine

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benadryl

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common frequency of diphenhydramine

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allergies: q4-6 prm
sleep: 50mg at bedtime

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indications/use of diphenhyldramine

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  • Allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • Insomnia
  • Itching
  • Motion sickness
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important counseling/important info for diphenhydramine

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  • Drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • Dry mouth
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brand name of fluticasone

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flonase

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common frequency of fluticasone

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1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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indication/ use of fluticasone

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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counseling tips/important info for fluticasone

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-Gently shake before each use
-May take several days for full effect
-Headache
- Sore throat

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brand name for montelukast

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singulair

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14
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common frequency of montelukast

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once daily

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indications/use for montelukast

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-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

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16
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counseling tips/ important info of montelukast

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  • Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
  • Headache
  • Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed
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17
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brand name of albuterol sulfate

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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

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18
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common frequency of albuterol sulfate

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Acute asthma attack: 2
puffs PO q4-6h as needed
Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

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indications/ uses of albuterol sulfate

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-acute asthma attack
-prevention of exercise induced asthma

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counseling tips/important info for albuterol sulfate

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-shake well
-increased heart rate
-clean mouthpiece with water regularly

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brand name for budesonide and formoterol

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symbicort

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common frequency of budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs PO BID

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23
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indications/ use of budesonide and formoterol

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-asthma and COPD

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counseling tips/important info for budesonide and formoterol

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-shake well
-rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

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brand name of benzonatate

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tessalon perles

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common frequency of benzonatate

27
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indications/uses of benzonatate

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

28
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counseling tips/ important uses of benzonatate

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-drowsiness
-do not chew (numbing and choking)

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brand name of dextromethorphan

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common frequency of dextromethorphan

31
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indications/use of dextromethorphan

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

32
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counseling tips/ important info for dextromethorphan

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-shake well
-potential for abuse-hallucinogen in high dose

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brand name for guaifenesin

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common frequency of guaifenesin

35
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indication/ use of guaifenesin

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expectorant to loosen chest congestion

36
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counseling tips/ important info for guaifenesin

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-drink lots of water to think mucus
-nausea

37
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brand name for pseudoephedrine

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common frequency of psuedoephedrine

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60mg q4-6h prn
120mg q12h prn
240mg q24h prn

39
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indications/ uses of pseudoephedrine

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nasal decongestant

40
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counseling tips/ important info for pseudoephedrine

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-increase HR
-jitteriness
-insomnia

41
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brand name fornirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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common frequency ofnirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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BID for 5 days

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indications/use ofnirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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counseling tips/ important info fornirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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-diarrhea
-nausea, vomiting
-headache

45
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brand name of omega-3-fatty acid

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common frequency of omega-3-fatty acids

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4g once daily
2g BID

47
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indications/use of omega-3-fatty acid

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-hypertriglyceridemia
-dietary supplement

48
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important info/ counseling tips for omega-3-fatty acids

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-burping and taste disturbances
-swallow whole, do not open
-refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

49
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brand name for fenofibrate

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trilipix
tricor

50
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common frequency of fenofibrate

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once daily

51
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indications/use of fenofibrate

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hypertriglyceridemia

52
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counseling tips/ important info for fenofibrate

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-increased liver enzymes
-discontinue if gallstones form
-photosensitivity

53
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brand name for atorvastatin

54
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common frequency of atorvastatin

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once daily

55
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indication/ use of atorvastatin

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  • Hyperlipidemia
     Reduce LDL cholesterol
     Reduce triglycerides
     Increase HDL cholesterol
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention
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counseling tips/ important info for atorvastatin

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
  • Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy
  • Diarrhea
57
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brand name for ezetimible

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common frequency of ezetimible

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once daily

59
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indications/ use of ezetimible

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hyperlipidemia

60
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counseling tips/important info of ezetimible

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-increased liver enzymes
-diarrhea

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