List 3-Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold

Question 1

Brand for: loratadine (OTC)

Answer 1

claritin

Question 2

Strengths: loratadine (OTC)

Answer 2

5mg, 10mg

Question 3

Frequency: loratadine (OTC)

Answer 3

once daily

Question 4

Use: loratadine (OTC)

Answer 4

allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage; insomnia, itching

Question 5

Counseling: loratadine (OTC)

Answer 5

headache

Question 6

Brand for: diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 6

benadryl

Question 7

Strengths: diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 7

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

Question 8

Frequency: diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 8

every 4-6 hours as needed for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

Question 9

Use: diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 9

allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage; insomnia, itching, motion sickness

Question 10

Counseling: diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 10

drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, paradoxical hyperactivity in children, dry mouth

Question 11

Brand for: fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 11

flonase

Question 12

Strengths: fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 12

50mcg

Question 13

Frequency: fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 13

2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Question 14

Use: fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 14

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Question 15

Counseling: fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 15

gently shake before each use, may take several days for full effect, headache, sore throat

Question 16

Brand for: montelukast

Answer 16

singulair

Question 17

Strengths: montelukast

Answer 17

4mg, 5mg, 10mg

Question 18

Frequency: montelukast

Answer 18

once daily

Question 19

Use: montelukast

Answer 19

chronic nasal allergy symptoms, asthma

Question 20

Counseling: montelukast

Answer 20

Don’t use for an acute asthma attack, headache, take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy-airways are more relaxed

Question 21

Brand for: albuterol sulfate

Answer 21

proair hfa, proventil hfa, ventolin hfa

Question 22

Strengths: albuterol sulfate

Answer 22

90mcg

Question 23

Frequency: albuterol sulfate

Answer 23

2 puffs po every 4-6 hours as needed, for prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs po 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

Question 24

Use: albuterol sulfate

Answer 24

acute asthma symptoms

Question 25

Counseling: albuterol sulfate

Answer 25

shake well, increased heart rate

Question 26

Brand for: budesonide formoterol

Answer 26

symbicort

Question 27

Strengths: budesonide formoterol

Answer 27

80mcg/4.5mcg 160mcg/4.5mcg

Question 28

Frequency: budesonide formoterol

Answer 28

2 puffs po twice daily

Question 29

Use: budesonide formoterol

Answer 29

asthma, COPD

Question 30

Counseling: budesonide formoterol

Answer 30

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

Question 31

Brand for: benzonatate

Answer 31

tessalon (perles)

Question 32

Strengths: benzonatate

Answer 32

100mg, 200mg

Question 33

Frequency: benzonatate

Answer 33

three times daily

Question 34

Use: benzonatate

Answer 34

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 35

Counseling: benzonatate

Answer 35

drowsiness, do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 36

Brand for: dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 36

Delsym (OTC)

Question 37

Strengths: dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 37

30mg/5mL

Question 38

Frequency: dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 38

every 12 hours

Question 39

Use: dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 39

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 40

Counseling: dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 40

Shake well, potential for abuse-hallucinogen in high dose

Question 41

Brand for: guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 41

mucinex (OTC)

Question 42

Strengths: guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 42

600mg, 1200mg

Question 43

Frequency: guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 43

every 12 hours

Question 44

Use: guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 44

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 45

Counseling: guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 45

drink lots of water to thin mucus, nausea

Question 46

Brand for: pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 46

sudafed (BTC)

Question 47

Strengths: pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 47

30mg, 120mg, 240mg

Question 48

Frequency: pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 48

60mg: every 4-6 hours as needed 120mg: every 12 hours as needed 240mg: every 24 hours as needed

Question 49

Use: pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 49

nasal decongestant

Question 50

Counseling: pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 50

increased heart rate, jitters, insomnia