List 9-Cardiovascular

Question 1

Brand for: clopidogrel

Answer 1

plavix

Question 2

Strengths: clopidogrel

Answer 2

75mg

Question 3

Frequency: clopidogrel

Answer 3

300mg loading dose, 75mg daily

Question 4

Use: clopidogrel

Answer 4

reduce rate of heart attack and stroke

Question 5

Counseling: clopidogrel

Answer 5

avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk, seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt discontinuation

Question 6

Brand for: warfarin

Answer 6

coumadin

Question 7

Strengths: warfarin

Answer 7

1mg, 2mg, 2.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg

Question 8

Frequency: warfarin

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

Use: warfarin

Answer 9

prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation

Question 10

Counseling: warfarin

Answer 10

avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk, seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, avoid abrupt discontinuation, keep dietary vitamin K and alc consumption consistent, many drug interactions, discuss new meds with RPh, take missed dose ASAP, never double dose same day

Question 11

Brand for: rivaroxaban

Answer 11

xarelto

Question 12

Strengths: rivaroxaban

Answer 12

2.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg

Question 13

Frequency: rivaroxaban

Answer 13

daily, bid

Question 14

Use: rivaroxaban

Answer 14

prevent blood clots, atrial fibrillation

Question 15

Counseling: rivaroxaban

Answer 15

seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding/bruising, gastroenteritis, vomiting, cough (pediatric patients)

Question 16

Brand for: furosemide

Answer 16

lasix

Question 17

Strengths: furosemide

Answer 17

20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Question 18

Frequency: furosemide

Answer 18

daily, bid

Question 19

Use: furosemide

Answer 19

edema (swelling), heart failure, hypertension

Question 20

Counseling: furosemide

Answer 20

sun sensitivity, decreased electrolytes (Ca++, K++, Mg++), dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination

Question 21

Brand for: spironolactone

Answer 21

aldactone

Question 22

Strengths: spironolactone

Answer 22

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 23

Frequency: spironolactone

Answer 23

daily, bid

Question 24

Use: spironolactone

Answer 24

heart failure, hypertension
non-FDA: acne, hormone therapy

Question 25

Counseling: spironolactone

Answer 25

gynecomastia, increased serum potassium, diarrhea, irregular menses

Question 26

Brand for: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 26

microzide

Question 27

Strengths: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 27

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

Question 28

Frequency: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 28

daily

Question 29

Use: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 29

edema, hypertension

Question 30

Counseling: hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 30

sun sensitivity, dizziness upon standing, avoid taking at bedtime-increases urination

Question 31

Brand for: lisinopril

Answer 31

zestril, prinivil

Question 32

Strengths: lisinopril

Answer 32

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

Question 33

Frequency: lisinopril

Answer 33

daily

Question 34

Use: lisinopril

Answer 34

hypertension, heart failure, heart attack, migraine prevention

Question 35

Counseling: lisinopril

Answer 35

avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, dry cough, headache, increased serum potassium

Question 36

Brand for: losartan

Answer 36

cozar

Question 37

Strengths: losartan

Answer 37

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 38

Frequency: losartan

Answer 38

daily

Question 39

Use: losartan

Answer 39

hypertension, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy

Question 40

Counseling: losartan

Answer 40

avoid during pregnancy, dizziness, headache, increases serum potassium

Question 41

Brand for: amlodipine

Answer 41

norvasc

Question 42

Strengths: amlodipine

Answer 42

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Question 43

Frequency: amlodipine

Answer 43

daily

Question 44

Use: amlodipine

Answer 44

hypertension, management of angina (chest pain), raynaud's phenomenon

Question 45

Counseling: amlodipine

Answer 45

leg swelling (edema), headache

Question 46

Brand for: metoprolol tartate metoprolol succinate

Answer 46

lopressor (IR) toprol XL (ER)

Question 47

Strengths: metoprolol tartate metoprolol succinate

Answer 47

IR: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg XL: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg

Question 48

Frequency: metoprolol tartate metoprolol succinate

Answer 48

IR: BID XL: daily

Question 49

Use: metoprolol tartate metoprolol succinate

Answer 49

hypertension, post heart attack, management of angina (IR only), heart failure (XL only)

Question 50

Counseling: metoprolol tartate metoprolol succinate

Answer 50

dizziness, fatigue (goes away within 7 days), take with food-better absorption, lowers heart rate, do not discontinue medication abruptly-increased cardiovascular risk