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Medication List 3 Flashcards

1
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allergy meds

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loratadine
diphenhydramine
fluticasone

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generic name of Claritin

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loratadine (OTC)

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brand name for loratadine

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Claritin

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common frequency for loratadine

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once daily

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indications/use for loratadine

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allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
allergic rxn to medication

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counseling tips/info for loratadine

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headache

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7
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generic name for Benadryl

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diphenhydramine

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brand name for diphenhydramine

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Benadryl

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common frequency for diphenhydramine

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allergies: q4h-q6h prn
sleep: 50 mg at bedtime

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indications/use for diphenhydramine

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allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
insomnia
itching
motion sickness

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counseling tips/info for diphenhydramine

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drowsiness
alcohol intensifies drowsiness
paradoxical hyperactivity in children
dry mouth

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12
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generic name for Flonase

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fluticasone

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brand name for fluticasone

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Flonase

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14
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common frequency for fluticasone

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1-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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indications/use for fluticasone

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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counseling tips/info for fluticasone

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gently shake before each use
may take several days for full effect
headache
sore throat

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17
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asthma meds

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montelukast
albuterol sulfate
budesonide/formoterol

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18
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generic name for Singulair

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montelukast

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19
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brand name for montelukast

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Singulair

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20
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common frequency for montelukast

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once daily

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21
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indications/use for montelukast

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms
asthma

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counseling tips/info for montelukast

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don’t use for an acute asthma attack
headache
take dose in evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed

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23
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generic name for ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA/Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate

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24
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brand name for albuterol sulfate

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Proair HFA/Proventil HFA/Ventolin HFA

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common frequency for albuterol sulfate

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acute asthma attack: 2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN
prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 min prior to exervise

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indications/use for albuterol sulfate

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acute asthma attack
prevention of exercise induced asthma

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counseling tips/info for albuterol sulfate

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shake well
increased heart rate
clean mouthpiece with water regularly

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28
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generic name for Symbicort

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budesonide and formoterol

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29
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brand name for budesonide and formoterol

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Symbicort

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30
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common frequency for budesonide and formoterol

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2 puffs PO BID

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31
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indications/use for budesonide and formoterol

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asthma, COPD

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32
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counseling tips/info for budesonide and formoterol

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shake well
rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

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33
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cough and cold meds

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benzonatate
dextromethorphan
guaifenesin
pseudoephedrine

34
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generic name for Tessalon Perles

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benzonatate

35
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brand name for benzonatate

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Tessalon Perles

36
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common frequency for benzonatate

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TID

37
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indications/use for benzonatate

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

38
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counseling tips/info for benzonatate

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drowsiness
do not chew (numbing and choking)

39
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generic name for Delsym

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dextromethorphan

40
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brand name for dextromethorphan

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Delsym

41
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common frequency for dextromethorphan

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q12h

42
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indications/use for dextromethorphan

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cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

43
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counseling tips/info for dextromethorphan

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shake well
potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose

44
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generic name for Mucinex

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guaifenesin

45
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brand name for guaifenesin

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Mucinex

46
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common frequency for guaifenesin

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q12h

47
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indications/use for guaifenesin

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expectorant to loosen chest congestion

48
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counseling tips/info for guaifenesin

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drink lots of water to thin mucus
nausea

49
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generic name for Sudafed

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pseudoephedrine

50
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brand name for pseudoephedrine

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Sudafed

51
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common frequency for pseudoephedrine

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60 mg q4-6h prn
120 mg q12h prn
240 mg q24h prn

52
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indications/use for pseudoephedrine

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nasal decongestant

53
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counseling tips/info for pseudoephedrine

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increased heart rate
jitteriness
insomnia

54
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COVID-19 meds

A

nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

55
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generic name for Paxlovid

A

nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

56
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brand name for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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Paxlovid

57
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common frequency for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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BID for 5 days

58
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indications/use for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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COVID-19

59
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counseling tips/info for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

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diarrhea
nausea, vomiting
headache

60
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hypertriglyceridemia meds

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omega-3 fatty acids
fenofibrate

61
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generic name for Lovaza

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omega-3 fatty acids

62
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brand name for omega-3 fatty acids

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Lovaza

63
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common frequency for omega-3 fatty acids

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4g once daily
2g BID

64
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indications/use for omega-3 fatty acids

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hypertriglyceridemia
dietary supplement

65
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counseling tips/info for omega-3 fatty acids

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

66
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generic name for Trilipix, Tricor

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fenofibrate

67
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brand name for fenofibrate

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Trilipix, Tricor

68
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common frequency for fenofibrate

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once daily

69
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indications/use for fenofibrate

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hypertriglyceridemia
hypercholesterolemia/mixed HDL

70
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counseling tips/info for fenofibrate

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increased liver enzymes
discontinue if gallstones form
photosensitivity
upset stomach
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis

71
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hyperlipidemia meds

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atorvastatin
ezetimibe

72
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generic name for Lipitor

A

atorvastatin

73
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brand name for atorvastatin

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Lipitor

74
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common frequency for atorvastatin

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once daily

75
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indications/use for atorvastatin

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hyperlipidemia - reduce LDL cholesterol, reduce triglycerides, increase HDL cholesterol
cardiovascular disease prevention

76
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counseling tips/info for atorvasatin

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increased liver enzymes: avoid excess alcohol that can lead to liver damage
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
contraindicated in pregnancy
diarrhea

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generic name for Zetia

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ezetimibe

78
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brand name for ezetimibe

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Zetia

79
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common frequency for ezetimibe

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once daily

80
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indications/use for ezetimibe

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hyperlipidemia

81
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counseling tips/info for ezetimibe

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increased liver enzymes: low incidence liver damage
report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine - rhabdomyolysis
diarrhea

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