Med List 3 - Dosage Forms & Strengths

Question 1

Loratadine (Claritin)

Answer 1

Tablet

10mg PO once daily

Question 2

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Answer 2

Capsule
25mg(One-Two) PO q4-6h prn for allergies
50mg PO at bedtime for sleep

Question 3

Montekulast (Singulair)

Answer 3

Tablet

10mg PO once daily

Question 4

Fluticasone (Flonase)

Answer 4

Nasal Spray

50mcg/spray - 2 sprays in each nostril once daily, then may reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily

Question 5

Albuterol Sulfate (ProAir HFA/Proventolin HFA)

Answer 5

Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI)
90mcg/inhalation
Treatment of symptoms: 2 puffs PO q4-6h prn
Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs 15-30 minutes before exercise

Question 6

Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus)

Answer 6

Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)
100mcg/50mcg or 250mg/50mcg or 500mcg/50mcg
1 puff PO q12h

Question 7

Benzonatate (Tessalon)

Answer 7

Perles

100mg-200mg PO tid

Question 8

Dextromethorphan (Delsym)

Answer 8

Timed-Release Suspension
30mg/5ml
2 tsp PO q12h

Question 9

Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

Answer 9

Extended-Release (ER) Tablet

600mg or 1200mg PO q12h

Question 10

Pseudoephredine (Sudafed)

Answer 10

Tablet
30mg - Two PO q4-6h prn
ER Tablet
120mg PO q12h
240mg PO q24h