Exam 1 Flashcards
Product line extensions
marketing strategy based on brand loyality
Product Reformulations
change the ingredients but keep the brand name
What is the 5 steps in PPCP
Collect
Assess
Plan
Implement
Follow-up
How can PPCP be applied to self care
Patients can take OTCs and save money without having to go to the doctor
What are general characteristics of OTC
-consumers can use them for self-diagnosed conditions
-health care providers are not needed for safe/effective use of product
-benefits outweigh risks
What are the standard content area of drug facts label
Drug Facts: active ingredients
Purpose: type of medicine for each active ingredient
Uses: symptoms medicine is approved to treat
Warnings: side effects, when to stop using the medicine, and pregnancy-related warnings
Arrow: additional information
Directions: how it should be stored, if the product has a tamper-resistant feature
Inactive ingredients: used to make the medicine but have no effect
Questions: telephone number or website
Patient factors to consider when taking a medicine
allergies
medical conditions
current medications
pregnancy
breastfeeding
age
Nonprescription Analgesics/Antipyretics are FDA approved to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain caused by what
headache, toothache, backache, muscle ache, minor arthritis, menstrual cramps, common cold
Patient factors to consider when choosing an analgesic/antipyretic to recommend
age
allergy history
PMH/med history
pregnancy/lactation
Properties of aspirin at OTC doses
Antipyretic (reduce fever)
Analgesic (reduce pain)
NOOOO inflammation reduction
GI effects of aspirin in gastritis/esophagitis
local effect
caused at low doses
irritation of GI mucosa
micro bleeding
enteric coded tablets cause less injury
GI effects of aspirin in ulceration
systemic effect
low doses
COX-1 inhibition
major bleeding
all dosage forms have same risk
Purpose of enteric coded tablets
best dosage form for chronic use
cause less local damage
absorption is delayed
Risk factors for GI ulceration and major bleeding from aspirin
Age >60
h/o GI bleeding or ulceration
higher doses
concomitant anticoagulant use (Warfarin)
Aspirin allergy/hypersensitivity
occur w/in 3 hours of ingestion (hives, bronchospasm, shock, death)
What is aspirin’s cross reactivity
90% chance they will be allergic to other NSAIDs so you have to recommend tylenol or acetaminophen
What is reye’s syndrome
excessive vomiting and development of a fatty liver and brain swelling occurs <15 yo following aspirin during viral illness
Aspirin should not be used to treat ______ from dental procedures or surgical procedures
pain
Low dose aspirin strength, regular dose, extra strength
low: 81mg
regular: 325 mg
extra: 500 mg
Should aspirin be used during pregnancy or lactation
pregnancy: not during 3rd trimester
lactation: NO
Properties of acetaminophen
antipyretic
analgesic
no anti-inflammatory at any dose
Acetaminophen dose for regular strength and extra strength, arthritis strength
regular: 325 mg
extra: 500 mg
arthritis: 650 mg
Childrens acetaminophen doses
80 mg and 160 mg
160mg/5ml liquid
What is the max adult dose of acetaminophen
4000 mg in 24 hrs
Pediatric dosing of acetaminophen for children 2-11
10-15 mg/kg per dose
do not exceed 5 doses daily
Situations of increased clinical concern for hepatotoxicity
patients with liver disease
patients who drink >3 a day
cachectic
sever liver disease
Acetaminophen in pregnancy and lactation
pregnancy: safe drug of choice
lactation: compatible with breast feeding
What are the only two approved OTC NSAIDs on the market
ibuprofen
naproxen
What are the properties of OTC NSAIDs at OTC doses
Antipyretic (reduce fever)
Analgesic (for pain)
What is the peds dosing for naproxen
no dosing
What is the typical tablets for naproxen and how often do you take them
220mg
up to 660 mg in 24 hours
take every 8-12 hours
What are the ibuprofen ped dosing
50mg/1.25ml -> 100mg/5ml
50 and 100 mg tablets
When does the FDA approve OTC dosing for ibuprofen
6 months of age
Adult dosing of ibuprofen
> 12: 200-400 q 4-6 hrs
max of 1200mg/24hrs
Ibuprofen weight based dosing range
5-10 mg/kg
usually 7.5 mg/kg
Adverse effects of NSAIDs
GI (heartburn, dyspepsia, epigastric pain)
Renal (Na and H2O retention, lead to acute kidney injury)
Drug/disease interactions of NSAIDs
warfarin
GI problems
Heart failure
Renal dysfunction
Hypertension
NSAIDs with lactation and pregnancy
pregnancy - not be used
lactation - can use ibuprofen and naproxen
Diurnal rhythm
temps are lower in the morning / higher in late afternoon / evening
Pyrogens cause the production of prostaglandins and they cause the hypothalamus to establish a new ______ thermoregulatory set point
higher
Classic signs and symptoms caused by thermoregulation
increasing body temp
decreasing body temp
fever
body aches
malaise
The rectal and forehead temp is usually one degree ________ than oral temp
higher
The axillary and ear temp is usually one degree __________ than oral temp
lower
If patients that are < 3 months and have a rectal temp of >104 what do you do
call doctor immediately, its a medical emergency
What is the primary goal of fever treatment
relieve discomfort
What do antipyretic drugs do to PGE2 production
decrease it which decreases the hypothalamic set point
What is the max temp reduction of antipyretic drugs
lower temp by 2 - 2 1/2 degree w/in 2-3 hours
What drug is the least appropriate choice of antipyretic drugs
aspirin
Non-drug therapy for fever
Increase fluid intake
Cooler enviornment
No sponge baths
Avoid isopropyl alcohol sponging
What is a key importance of infrared temp monitors
they make contact with the skin
What does dysmenorrhea mean
difficult / painful menstruation