med list 8

Question 1

brand for omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 1

lovaza

Question 2

brand for fenofibrate

Answer 2

trilipix, tricor

Question 3

brand for atorvastatin

Answer 3

lipitor

Question 4

brand for rosuvastatin

Answer 4

crestor

Question 5

brand for ezetimibe

Answer 5

zetia

Question 6

brand for insulin lispro

Answer 6

humalog

Question 7

brand for insulin glargine

Answer 7

lantus

Question 8

brand for metformin

Answer 8

glucophage

Question 9

brand for dapagliflozin

Answer 9

farxiga

Question 10

brand for liraglutide

Answer 10

victoza, saxenda

Question 11

strength for omega 3

Answer 11

1g

Question 12

strength for fenofibrate

Answer 12

45
48
138
145

Question 13

strength for atorvastain

Answer 13

10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

Question 14

strength for rosuvastatin

Answer 14

5, 10, 20, 40

Question 15

strength for ezetimibe

Answer 15

10

Question 16

strength for insulin lispro

Answer 16

100 units/mL

Question 17

strength for insulin glargine

Answer 17

100 units/mL

Question 18

strength for metformin

Answer 18

500mg, 850mg, 1000mg

Question 19

strength for dapagliflozin

Answer 19

5, 10

Question 20

strength for liraglutide

Answer 20

18mg/3mL

Question 21

frequency for omega 3

Answer 21

-4g qd
-2g BID

Question 22

frequency for fenofibrate

Answer 22

daily

Question 23

frequency for atorvastatin

Answer 23

daily

Question 24

frequency for rosuvastatin

Answer 24

daily

Question 25

frequency for ezetimibe

Answer 25

daily

Question 26

frequency for insulin lispro

Answer 26

individualized dosing
-inject 15 min before or immediately after meal

Question 27

frequency for insulin glargine

Answer 27

individualized dosing
-once daily

Question 28

frequency for metformin

Answer 28

-BID or TID
-MAX: 2550mg/day

Question 29

frequency for dapagliflozin

Answer 29

daily

Question 30

frequency for liraglutide

Answer 30

0.6mg daily for 1 week, titrated up weekly to 1.8mg daily for diabetes, 3 mg daily for weight management

Question 31

omega 3 indication

Answer 31

-hypertriglyceridemia
-dietary supplement

Question 32

fenofibrate indication

Answer 32

-hypertriglyceridemia

Question 33

atorvastatin indication

Answer 33

-hyperlipidemia (reduce LDL, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL)
-cardiovascular disease prevention

Question 34

rosuvastatin indication

Answer 34

-hyperlipidemia (reduce LDL, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL)
-cardiovascular disease prevention

Question 35

ezetimibe indication

Answer 35

-hyperlipidemia

Question 36

insulin lispro indication

Answer 36

-type 1 & 2 diabetes

Question 37

insulin glargine indication

Answer 37

-type 1 & 2 diabetes

Question 38

metformin indication

Answer 38

-type 2 diabetes
-PCOS
-weight loss

Question 39

dapagliflozin indication

Answer 39

-type 2 diabetes
-chronic kidney disease
-heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

Question 40

liraglutide indication

Answer 40

-type 2 diabetes
-weight management

Question 41

omega 3 counseling tips

Answer 41

-burping and taste disturbances
-swallow whole; do not open
-refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

Question 42

fenofibrate counseling

Answer 42

-increased liver enzymes
-discontinue if gallstones form
-photosensitivity

Question 43

atorvastatin & rosuvastatin counseling

Answer 43

-increased liver enzymes
-report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine (rhabdomyolysis)
-avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
-contraindication in pregnancy
-diarrhea

Question 44

ezetimibe counseling

Answer 44

-increased liver enzymes
-diarrhea

Question 45

insulin counseling

Answer 45

-low blood sugar
-refrigerate unopened vials
-discard after 28 days if at room temp
-let syringe reach room temp prior to injection to avoid painful injections
-rotate injection sites

Question 46

metformin counseling

Answer 46

-diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain
-take with food
-titrate dose weekly (to reduce stomach upset, diarrhea)
-long-term use can cause vit b 12 deficiency

Question 47

dapagliflozin counseling

Answer 47

-UTI
-increased urine output
-decreased blood pressure

Question 48

liraglutide counseling

Answer 48

-low blood sugar
-rotate injection sites
-diarrhea
-nausea
-headache