Med list #5 counseling tips

Question 1

aspirin/acetylsalicylic acid

Answer 1

stomach upset, take with food/milk/water, do not give to children under 18 due to reye’s syndrome, ringing in ears with high dose

Question 2

Ibuprofen

Answer 2

stomach upset, take with food or milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 3

Naproxen sodium

Answer 3

stomach upset, take with food or milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 4

meloxicam

Answer 4

stomach upset, take with food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 5

Methylprednisolone

Answer 5

finish entire course, take with food/milk to avoid stomach upset, take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia

Question 6

Hydrocortisone

Answer 6

localized burning

Question 7

acetaminophen APAP

Answer 7

APAP in many otc and rx combo products, do not treat hangovers with it due to liver toxicity

Question 8

Tramadol

Answer 8

constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

Question 9

hydrocodone/APAP

Answer 9

stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, consider other APAP counseling tips

Question 10

oxycodone

Answer 10

stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, do not crush or chew CR tablets