med list 7

Question 1

brand for promethazine

Answer 1

phenergan

Question 2

brand for ondansetron

Answer 2

zofran, zofran ODT

Question 3

brand for ompeprazole

Answer 3

prilosec

Question 4

brand for famotidine

Answer 4

peptid AC

Question 5

brand for magnesium hydroxide, aluminum hydroxide, simethicone (OTC)

Answer 5

Maalox

Question 6

brand for calcium carbonate

Answer 6

Tums

Question 7

brand for docusate sodium

Answer 7

colace

Question 8

brand for polyethylene glycol

Answer 8

goLYTELY, miralax

Question 9

brand for bisacodyl

Answer 9

dulcolax

Question 10

brand for loperamide

Answer 10

imodium

Question 11

strengths for promethazine

Answer 11

12.5
25
50

Question 12

strengths for ondansetron

Answer 12

4
8

Question 13

strengths for omeprazole

Answer 13

10
20
40

Question 14

strengths for famotidine

Answer 14

10
20
40

Question 15

strengths for Maalox

Answer 15

200mg/200mg/20mg per 5ml

Question 16

strengths for calcium carbonate

Answer 16

750mg

Question 17

strengths for docusate sodium

Answer 17

50
100
250

Question 18

strengths for PEG

Answer 18

17g

Question 19

strengths for biscodyl

Answer 19

5mg
10mg

Question 20

strengths for loperamide

Answer 20

2mg

Question 21

frequency for promethazine

Answer 21

q4-6h prn

Question 22

frequency for ondansetron

Answer 22

q8h prn

Question 23

frequency for omeprazole

Answer 23

daily

Question 24

frequency for famotidine

Answer 24

BID

Question 25

frequency for Maalox

Answer 25

2-4tsp PO QID PRN

Question 26

frequency for calcium carbonate

Answer 26

chew 2-4 tablets prn max: 7500 mg/day if used for indigestion max: 2500 mg/day as supplement

Question 27

frequency for docusate sodium

Answer 27

daily

Question 28

frequency for PEG

Answer 28

MiraLAX: 17g (1 cap) dissolved in 8oz of fluid PO once daily PRN GoLYTELY: for colonoscopy. Mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8oz every 10 minutes

Question 29

frequency for bisacodyl

Answer 29

Laxative: 5-15mg PO daily, 10mg rectally daily colonoscopy: 20-30 mg dose Max: 30mg/day

Question 30

frequency for loperamide

Answer 30

2 tablets PO after first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool Max: 8mg/day (OTC) or 16mg/day (Rx)

Question 31

indication for promethazine

Answer 31

prevents and treats nausea/vomiting motion sickness allergies

Question 32

indication for ondansetron

Answer 32

prevent nausea/vomiting non-fda approved for treatment of vomiting

Question 33

indication for omeprazole

Answer 33

acid reflux/indigestion prevention and treatment of ulcers

Question 34

indication for famotidine

Answer 34

acid reflux/indigestion prevention and treatment of ulcers

Question 35

indication for Maalox

Answer 35

MgOH and AlOH: acid reflux/indigestion Simethicone: relief of gas pressure/bloating

Question 36

indication for Calcium Carbonate

Answer 36

calcium supplement acute acid reflux/indigestion

Question 37

indication for docusate sodium

Answer 37

stool softener to relieve constipation

Question 38

indication for PEG

Answer 38

osmotic laxative to relieve constipation bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep (non FDA approved

Question 39

indication for biscodyl

Answer 39

stimulant laxative to relieve constipation bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep

Question 40

indication for loperamide

Answer 40

slow peristalsis to treat diarrhea

Question 41

counseling for promethazine

Answer 41

drowsiness/dizziness avoid alcohol sun sensitivity

Question 42

counseling for ondansetron

Answer 42

fatigue headache constipation or diarrhea

Question 43

counseling for omeprazole

Answer 43

-works in 1 day up to 4 days for full effect -food delays absorption so take >1 hour before food -separate from antacids by 2 hours

Question 44

counseling for famotidine

Answer 44

-works in 1 hour up to 1 day for full effect -can be taken with antacids

Question 45

counseling for Maalox

Answer 45

-shake well -works within minutes -many drug drug interactions -constipation from aluminum -diarrhea from magnesium and simethicone

Question 46

counseling for calcium carbonate

Answer 46

-constipation -chew before swallowing -do not use > 2 weeks for indigestion

Question 47

counseling for docusate sodium

Answer 47

-works 1-3days -take with water -diarrhea, cramps

Question 48

counseling for PEG

Answer 48

-laxative works in 1-3 days -do not take laxative longer than 1 week without MD approval -colon prep works in 1 hr -diarrhea, cramps, bloating

Question 49

counseling for bisacodyl

Answer 49

-oral dose works in 8hrs -suppository works within 15-60 minutes -do not take longer than 1 week without MD approval -diarrhea, cramps

Question 50

counseling for loperamide

Answer 50

-drowsiness -if diarrhea not improved in 2 days, call MD due to dehydration risk