Drug Quiz 1 Flashcards
What should you monitor when taking celecoxib?
Liver and renal function tests
What is the typical dose for ranitidine?
150 twice daily or 300mg at bedtime
What age group should use azelastine?
12yrs +
What should you avoid when taking allopurinol?
Alcohol
What are some drug interactions with triamcinolone?
Additive effects may occur with systemic corticosteroids
What is beneficial to take with allopurinol in large quantities?
Water, to prevent kidney stone formation
What is the typical dose for celecoxib?
200mg daily or 100mg twice daily
What are some things to monitor when taking lansoprazole?
Bone Mineral Testing + Magnesium
What is the typical dose for diclofenac sodium?
50mg 3 to 4 times a day, 75mg twice a day, or 100mg XR once or twice a day
Who should not be taking hydroxyzine HCl nor pamoate?
Nursing/Pregnant women
Should lansoprazole be taken with food?
No, take it on an empty stomach
What should you monitor when taking esomeprazole?
Bone Mineral Density + Magnesium
How long should you wait to put your contacts on when using olopatadine?
10 minutes
Allopurinol MOA?
Inhibits xanthine oxidase
Which gastric antisecretory RXs inhibit H2 receptors?
Ranitidine + Famotidine
Indomethacin class?
NSAID
What should you monitor when taking omeprazole?
Bone Mineral Density + Magnesium
How is meloxicam metabolized?
P450 2C9
Colchicine class?
Agent for gout
What is the typical dose for pantoprazole?
40mg daily for up to 8 weeks
What are some things to monitor when taking dexlansoprazole?
Bone Mineral Testing + Magnesium
What should you avoid when taking diclofenac sodium?
Aspirin unless you contacted a physician + alcohol (causes ulcerogenic effect)
Methylprednisolone is contraindicated in patients with what?
Fungal infections
What is the typical dose for omeprazole?
20mg daily
What are some key consultation points w/ prednisolone (ophthalmic)?
- Re-evaluate therapy if there is no improvement in 2 days
2. Used w/ anti-infective
What is the recommended dose for allopurinol?
200 to 300mg daily
How long should you wait before taking a shower when applying diclofenac gel?
1 hour
Should dexlansoprazole be taken with food?
It doesn’t matter
Because antisecretory classes (-prazoles only) raise gastric pH, what drug classes are affected?
ketoconazole, ampicillin esters, and iron salts