Med List #5

Question 1

Furosemide

Answer 1

Lasix
Indicated: Edema, heart failure, HTN
Dosing: Q1d, BID
Counsel: sun sensitive, decreased electrolytes, dizzy, avoid at bedtime

Question 2

Spironolactone

Answer 2

Aldactone
Indicated: Heart failure, HTN, Acne (non-FDA), Hormone therapy (non-FDA)
Dosing: Q1d, BID
Counsel: Gynecomastia, increased K+, diarrhea

Question 3

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Answer 3

Microzide
Indicated: Edema, HTN
Dosing: Q1d
Counsel: Sun sensitive, dizzy, avoid at bedtime

Question 4

Lisinopril

Answer 4

Zestril, Prinivil
Indicated: HTN, heart failure/attack, migraine prevention
Dosing: Q1d
Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, cough, headache, increases K+

Question 5

Losartan

Answer 5

Cozaar
Indicated: HTN, heart failure, diabetic neuropathy
Dosing: Q1d
Counsel: Avoid if pregnant, dizzy, headache, increases K+

Question 5

Amlodipine

Answer 5

Norvasc
Indicated: HTN, angina, Raynaud’s
Dosing: Q1d
Counsel: Edema, headache

Question 6

Metorpolol tartrate / succinate

Answer 6

Lopressor (fast) / Torpolol XL
Indicated: HTN, post heart attack, angia (IR), heart failure (XL)
Dosing: BID (IR), q1d (XL)
Counsel: Dizzy, fatigue, take with food, lowers heart rate, don’t stop suddenly

Question 7

Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

Answer 7

Bayer aspirin
Indicated: Pain, fever, inflammation, stroke/heart attack prevention
Dosing: Q4-6h prn (4000mg/d max)

Question 8

Ibuprofen

Answer 8

Advil, Motrin IB, Motrin (Rx)
Indicated: Pain, fever, inflammation
Dosing: Q4-6h prn (otc: 1200mg/d, rx: 3200mg/d)
Counsel: Upset stomach, take with food, avoid if hx of heart issues

Question 9

Meloxicam

Answer 9

Mobic
Indicated: Pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Dosing: Q1d
Counsel: Upset stomach, take with food, avoid if hx of heart issues

Question 10

Methylprednisolone

Answer 10

Medrol
Indicated: Inflammation, asthma, poison ivy
Dosing: Q1d (21 tablets over 6 days in pack)
Counsel: Finish entire course, take with food, take early

Question 11

Hydrocortisone

Answer 11

Ala-cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
Indicated: Rash, inflammation, hemorrhoids
Dosing: Q1d, BID
Counsel: Localized burning

Question 12

Acetaminophen (APAP)

Answer 12

Tylenol
Indicated: Pain, fever
Dosing: Q4-6h prn (300-mg/d max)
Counsel: Don’t combine with alcohol

Question 13

Tramadol (C-IV)

Answer 13

Ultram
Indicated: Pain
Dosing: Q4-6h prn
Counsel: Constipation, drowsy, dizzy

Question 14

Oxycodone (C-II)

Answer 14

Oxy IR, Oxycontin
Indicated: Severe pain
Dosing: Q4-6h prn (IR), BID (Oxycontin)
Counsel: Upset stomach, constipation, don’t crush/chew tabs