Medication List #10

Question 1

Levothyroxine brand names

Answer 1

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Tirosint

Question 2

Levothyroxine common strengths

Answer 2

25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg, 88mcg, 100mcg, 112mcg, 125mcg, 137mcg, 150mcg, 175mcg, 200mcg

Question 3

Levothyroxine frequency

Answer 3

daily

Question 4

Levothyroxine indication

Answer 4

hypothroidism

Question 5

Levothyroxine counseling tips

Answer 5

Take with water 30 min before breakfast, take 4 hours apart from antacids and iron, take weeks for symptoms to improve

Question 6

Tamsulosin brand name

Answer 6

Flomax

Question 7

Tamsulosin strength

Answer 7

0.4mg

Question 8

Tamsulosin frequency

Answer 8

daily

Question 9

Tamsulosin use

Answer 9

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, ureteral stone expulsion

Question 10

Tamsulosin counseling tips

Answer 10

Take 30 min after the same meal each day, orthostatic hypotension, headache, dizziness

Question 11

Donepezil brand name

Answer 11

aricept

Question 12

Donepezil strength

Answer 12

5mg, 10mg, 23mg

Question 13

Donepezil frequency

Answer 13

daily at bedtime

Question 14

Donepezil max dose

Answer 14

23mg/day

Question 15

Donepezil uses

Answer 15

Alzheimer’s disease, dementia

Question 16

Donepezil counseling tips

Answer 16

nausea, diarrhea, risk of stomach bleed with nsaids, prolonged QT interval

Question 17

Alendronate brand name

Answer 17

Fosamax

Question 18

Alendronate strengths

Answer 18

5mg, 10mg, 35mg, 70mg

Question 19

Alendronate frequency

Answer 19

once weekly

Question 20

Alendronate use

Answer 20

Osteoporosis

Question 21

Alendronate counseling tips

Answer 21

Take 30 min before breakfast to increase absorption, ensure adequate Ca and Vit D consumption, take with 8oz water, remain upright 30 min, report heartburn or bone pain to physician

Question 22

Allopurinol brand name

Answer 22

Zyloprim

Question 23

Allopurinol strengths

Answer 23

100mg, 300mg

Question 24

Allopurinol frequency

Answer 24

daily

Question 25

Allopurinol max dose

Answer 25

800mg/day

Question 26

Allopurinol use

Answer 26

Gout

Question 27

Allopurinol counseling tips

Answer 27

Report rash to prescriber, may cause nausea or diarrhea, gout attacks may be more frequent

Question 28

Oseltamivir brand name

Answer 28

Tamiflu

Question 29

Oseltamivir strengths

Answer 29

30mg, 45mg, 75mg

Question 30

Oseltamivir frequency

Answer 30

Flu prevention: 1qd10d Flu treatment: 1cbid5d

Question 31

Oseltamivir use

Answer 31

Influenza prevention or treatment

Question 32

oseltamivir counseling tips

Answer 32

Nausea/vomiting, headache, do not replace flu vaccine, must initiate within 48 hours of symptoms

Question 33

Ferrous sulfate brand names

Answer 33

Slow Fe, Ferosul

Question 34

Ferrous sulfate strength

Answer 34

325mg, 65mg elemental iron

Question 35

Ferrous sulfate frequency

Answer 35

Daily, bid, tid

Question 36

Ferrous sulfate use

Answer 36

iron deficiency, dietary supplement

Question 37

Ferrous sulfate counseling points

Answer 37

Best absorbed on empty stomach, separate 2 hours from other meds, black stools, constipation common

Question 38

Sumatriptan brand name

Answer 38

imitrex

Question 39

Sumatriptan strengths

Answer 39

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Question 40

Sumatriptan frequency

Answer 40

One tablet PO, at first sign of migraine, may repeat once in 2 hours if no relief

Question 41

Sumatriptan max dose

Answer 41

200mg/day

Question 42

Sumatriptan use

Answer 42

acute treatment of migraine, cluster headache

Question 43

Sumatriptan counseling points

Answer 43

Tingling, dizziness, avoid if history of cardiovascular disease, overuse 10d/month+ may worsen or increase frequency of headaches

Question 44

Tadalafil brand name

Answer 44

Cialis

Question 45

Tadalafil strengths

Answer 45

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

Question 46

Tadalafil frequency

Answer 46

daily

Question 47

Tadalafil uses

Answer 47

Erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pulmonary hypertension

Question 48

Tadalafil counseling points

Answer 48

Don't take more than once daily, avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure, avoid grapefruit juice, headache and flushing, report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use

Question 49

Tolterodine brane name

Answer 49

Detrol LA

Question 50

Tolterodine strengths

Answer 50

2mg, 4mg

Question 51

Tolterodine frequency

Answer 51

daily

Question 52

Tolterodine use

Answer 52

overactive bladder

Question 53

Tolterodine counseling tips

Answer 53

Constipation, dry mouth, headache