med list 10

Question 1

brand for levothyroxine

Answer 1

levoxyl, synthroid, tirosint

Question 2

brand for tamsulosin

Answer 2

flomax

Question 3

brand for tolterodine

Answer 3

detrol LA

Question 4

brand for donepezil

Answer 4

aricept

Question 5

brand for alendronate

Answer 5

fosamax

Question 6

brand for allopurinol

Answer 6

zyloprim

Question 7

brand for oseltamivir

Answer 7

tamiful

Question 8

brand for ferrous sulfate

Answer 8

slow FE, ferosul

Question 9

brand for sumatriptan

Answer 9

imitrex

Question 10

brand for tadalfil

Answer 10

cialis

Question 11

strengths for levothyroxine

Answer 11

25,50,75,88,100,112,125,137,150,175,200

Question 12

strengths for tamsulosin

Answer 12

0.4mg

Question 13

strengths for tolterodine

Answer 13

2mg, 4mg

Question 14

strengths for donepezil

Answer 14

5mg, 10mg, 23mg

Question 15

strengths for alendronate

Answer 15

5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

Question 16

strengths for allopurinol

Answer 16

100mg, 300mg

Question 17

strengths for oseltamivir

Answer 17

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

Question 18

strengths ferrous sulfate

Answer 18

325mg

Question 19

strengths for sumatriptan

Answer 19

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 20

strengths for tadalifl

Answer 20

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

Question 21

frequency for levothyroxine

Answer 21

daily

Question 22

frequency for tamsulosn

Answer 22

daily

Question 23

frequency for tolterodine

Answer 23

daily

Question 24

frequency for donepezil

Answer 24

daily, at bedtime

Question 25

frequency for alendronate

Answer 25

once weekly

Question 26

frequency for allopurinol

Answer 26

daily (800mg/day)

Question 27

frequency for oseltamivir

Answer 27

prevention: one cap once daily for 10 days
treatment: one cap twice daily for 5 days

Question 28

frequency for ferrous sulfate

Answer 28

daily, BID, TID

Question 29

frequency for sumatriptan

Answer 29

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

Question 30

frequency for tadalafil

Answer 30

daily

Question 31

indication levothyroxine

Answer 31

hypothyroidism

Question 32

indication for tamsulosin

Answer 32

BPH, ureteral stone expulsion

Question 33

indication for tolterodine

Answer 33

overactive bladder

Question 34

indication for donepezil

Answer 34

alzheimer’s, dementia

Question 35

indication for alendronate

Answer 35

osteoporosis

Question 36

indication for allopurinol

Answer 36

gout

Question 37

indication for oseltamivir

Answer 37

influenza prevention or treatment

Question 38

indication for ferrous sulfate

Answer 38

iron deficiency, dietary supplement

Question 39

indication for sumatriptan

Answer 39

acute treatment of migraine, cluster headaches

Question 40

indication for tadalafil

Answer 40

ED, BPH, pulmonary HTN

Question 41

counseling for levothyroxine

Answer 41

-take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
-take same way every da
-take >4 hours apart from antacids and iron
-may take several weeks to see symptoms improve

Question 42

counseling for tamsulosin

Answer 42

-take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
-orthostatic hypotension
-headache
-dizziness

Question 43

counseling for tolterodine

Answer 43

-constipation
-dry mouth
-headache

Question 44

counseling for donepezil

Answer 44

-nausea
-diarrhea
-risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDs
-prolonged QT interval

Question 45

counseling for alendronate

Answer 45

-take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
-ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake
-take with 8oz of water and remain upright for 30 minutes
-report heartburn or bone pain to physician

Question 46

counseling for allopurinol

Answer 46

-report rash to prescriber if it occurs
-may cause nausea and/or diarrhea
-gout attacks may be more frequent in early therapy

Question 47

counseling for oseltamivir

Answer 47

-nausea/vomiting
-headache
-does not replace vaccine
-must initiate within 48 hours of onset symptoms

Question 48

counseling for ferrous sulfate

Answer 48

-best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if upset stomach occurs
-separate 2 hours before or after other medications
-black stools
-constipation common

Question 49

counseling for sumatriptin

Answer 49

-tingling, dizziness common
-avoid if history of CV disease
-overuse (more than 10 days per month) may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 50

counseling for tadalafil

Answer 50

-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