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1
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levothyroxine: brands

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Levoxyl, Tirosint, Synthroid

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2
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Levothyroxine: common frequency

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QD

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3
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levothyroxine: indications/use

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hypothyroidism

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levothyroxine: counseling tips/important info

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*Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Take the same way everyday
*Take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
*May take several weeks to see symptoms improve

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5
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alendronate

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Fosamax

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FrQ of alendronate

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once weekly

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7
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Indications of alendronate

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Osteoporosis

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Counsaling tips for alendronate

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Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
*Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D intake
*Take with 8 oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
*Report heartburn or bone pain to physician

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ferrous sulfate
(OTC BRAND NAME

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Slow Fe
FeroSul

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10
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FRENQ ferrous sulfate

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once daily BID TID

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11
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indications of ferrous sulfate

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iron deficiency
supplement

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12
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Counseling tips ferrous sulfate

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Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if
stomach upset occurs
*Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
*Black stools
*Constipation common

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13
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sumatriptan brandname

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Imitrex

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14
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freq of sumatriptan

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One tablet PO at first sign of
migraine, may repeat once in 2
hours if no relief
MAX: 200mg/day

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15
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indications of sumatriptan

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Acute treatment of
migraine
*Cluster headache

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16
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counsal for sumatriptan

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Tingling, dizziness common
*Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
*Overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or
increase frequency of headaches

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17
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tadalafil Brand name

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Cialis

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18
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freq of tadalafil

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Once daily

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19
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indications for tadalafil

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Erectile dysfunction
*Benign prostatic
hyperplasia
*Pulmonary
hypertension

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20
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Counsal for tadalafil

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Do not take more than once daily
*Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
*Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalafil
use
*Headache and flushing
*Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue us

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21
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atovaquone/proguanil Brandname

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Malarone

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22
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atovaquone/proquanil frequeny

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Once daily, start 1 to 2 days
prior to entering a malaria-
endemic area, continue
throughout stay and for 7 days
after returning

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23
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Indications for atovaquone/proguanil

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Malaria prophylaxis

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24
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counsal for atovaquone/ proguanil

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Abdominal pain
*Nausea, vomiting
*Headache
*Increased liver function test, transient

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25
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oseltamivir brandname

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Tamiflu

26
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frenq of oseltamivir

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Flu Prevention: One capsule
once daily for 10 days
Flu Treatment: One capsule
BID for 5 days

27
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indication for oseltamivir

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Influenza prevention or
treatment

28
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cousnal for oseltamivir

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Nausea/vomiting
*Headache
*Does not replace influenza vaccine
*Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms

29
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valacyclovir

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valtrex

30
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Freq, valacyclovir

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Q8, Q12, Q24

31
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indications for valacyclovir

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Tx herpes viral
infections of:
 Genitals
 Cold sores
 Shingles

32
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counsel for valacyclovir

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Headache common adverse effect
*Does not prevent disease transmission [avoid sex when sores
are present]
*Drink lots of fluids to prevent accumulation in kidney

33
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fluconazole brand

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Diflucan

34
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freq of fluconazole

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q24, single dose for vaginitis

35
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indication of fluconazole

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Tx fungal infections of:
 Mouth
 (thrush)
 Skin
 Vagina
 HIV- associate

36
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cousal for fluconazole

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QTc prolongation occurs rarely, but possible interaction with
many different medications
*Report any new skin rash to the prescribe

37
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clopidogrel

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Plavix

38
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freq of clopidogrel

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300mg loading dose, 75mg once daily

39
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indications of clopidogrel

A

reduce the rate of HA, or stroke

40
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consual for clopidogrel

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Avoid NSAIDs unless instructed due to increased bleeding risk
*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or
bruising
*Avoid abrupt discontinuation

41
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warfarin

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coumadin

42
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FREQN of warfarin

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Once daily

43
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indications of warfarin

A

prevent blood clots, atrial fib

44
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consualing of warfarin

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Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or
bruising
*Keep dietary vitamin K (green leafy vegetables) and alcohol
consumption consistent
*Many drug interactions; discuss new meds with pharmacist
before starting
*Take missed dose ASAP, but don’t double dose same day

45
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rivaroxaban

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Xarelto

46
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Freq rivaroxaban

A

once daily Bid

47
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indications of rivaroxaban

A

To prevent blood
clots
*Atrial Fibrillation

48
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consualing for rivaroxaban

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*Seek medical attention for unusual or prolonged bleeding or
bruising
*Gastroenteritis
*Vomiting
*Cough (pediatric patients

49
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alprazolam

A

Xanax

50
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freq of alprazolam

A

BID, TID PRN

51
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indications for alprazolam

A

Panic disorder
*Anxiety

52
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conusal alprazolam

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Confusion
*Drowsiness
*Excessive drowsiness with alcohol – avoid alcohol use
*Do not stop drug suddenly if taking routinely

53
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estradiol brandname

A

Estrace
Climara
Vivelle-Dot

54
Q

dosing/ frewqu estradiol

A

Estrace: once daily
Climara: once weekly
Vivelle-Dot: twice weekly

55
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indications for estradiol

A

Hormone therapy
*Menopause symptoms
*Breast cancer
*Osteoporosis

56
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consual estradiol

A

Headache
*Breast tenderness
*Irritation at application site (patches)

57
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testosterone brandname

A

Depo-
Testosterone
Androgel
Testim

58
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freq testosterone

A

Depo-Testosterone: once or
twice weekly
Androgel & Testim: once daily

59
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indications testosterone

A

Hormone therapy
Hypogonadism

60
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consual for testosterone

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*Increased blood pressure
*Increased venous thromboembolism risk
*Localized itching
*Acne

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