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Medication List #3 (Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold) Flashcards

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loratadine (OTC) brand name

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Claritin

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loratadine (OTC) common strengths

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5 mg, 10 mg

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loratadine (OTC) common frequency

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QD

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loratadine (OTC) indications/uses

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-allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
-acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
-allergic reactions

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loratadine (OTC) counseling tip and important info

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headache

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diphenhydramine (OTC) brand name

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Benadryl

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diphenhydramine (OTC) common strengths

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12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

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diphenhydramine (OTC) common frequencies

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-Q4-6H PRN for allergies
-50 mg PO HS for sleep

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diphenhydramine (OTC) indications/uses

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

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diphenhydramine (OTC) counseling tips and important info

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-drowsiness
-alcohol intensifies drowsiness
-paradoxical hyperactivity in children
-dry mouth

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fluticasone (OTC) brand name

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Flonase

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fluticasone (OTC) common strength

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50 mcg

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fluticasone (OTC) common frequency

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instill 2 sprays in each nostril QD

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fluticasone (OTC) indication/use

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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fluticasone (OTC) counseling tips and important info

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

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montelukast brand name

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Singulair

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montelukast common strengths

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4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

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montelukast common frequency

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QD

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montelukast indications/uses

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-chronic nasal allergy symptoms
-asthma

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montelukast counseling tips and important info

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-do not use for an acute asthma attack
-headache
-take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy (airways are more relaxed)

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albuterol sulfate brand name

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ProAir HFA

22
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albuterol sulfate brand name

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Proventil HFA

23
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albuterol sulfate brand name

A

Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate common strength

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albuterol sulfate common frequencies

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-inhale 2 puffs Q4-6H PRN
-inhale 2 puffs 15-30 minutes prior to exercise (prevention of exercise induced asthma)

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albuterol sulfate indication/use

A

acute asthma symptoms

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albuterol sulfate counseling tips and important info

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-shake well
-increased heart rate

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budesonide and formoterol brand name

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budesonide and formoterol common strengths

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80 mcg/4.5 mcg, 160 mcg/4.5 mcg

30
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budesonide and formoterol common frequency

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inhale 2 puffs PO BID

31
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budesonide and formoterol indications/uses

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-asthma
-COPD

32
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budesonide and formoterol counseling tips and important info

A

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

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benzonatate brand name

34
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benzonatate common strengths

A

100 mg, 200 mg

35
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benzonatate common frequency

36
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benzonatate indication/use

A

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

37
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benzonatate counseling tips and important info

A

-drowsiness
-do not chew (can cause numbing and choking)

38
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dextromethorphan (OTC) brand name

A

Delsym (OTC)

39
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dextromethorphan common strength

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30 mg/5 mL

40
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dextromethorphan common frequency

41
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dextromethorphan indication/use

A

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

42
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dextromethorphan counseling tips and important info

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-shake well
-potential for abuse – hallucinogen in high dose

43
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guaifenesin (OTC) brand name

A

Mucinex (OTC)

44
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guaifenesin (OTC) common strengths

A

600 mg, 1200 mg

45
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guaifenesin (OTC) common frequency

46
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guaifenesin indication/use

A

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

47
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guaifenesin counseling tips and important info

A

-drink lots of water to thin mucus
-nausea

48
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) brand name

A

Sudafed (BTC)

49
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) common strengths

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30 mg, 120 mg, 240 mg

50
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) common frequencies

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-60 mg Q4-6H PRN
-120 mg Q12H PRN
-240 mg Q24H PRN

51
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) indication/use

A

nasal decongestant

52
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) counseling tips and important info

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-increased heart rate
-jitters
-insomnia

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