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

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loratadine (OTC)

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Brand: Claritin

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loratadine dosing

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5 mg, 10 mg
-QD

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3
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diphenhydramine (OTC)

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Brand: Benadryl

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4
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diphenhydramine (OTC) dosing

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12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg
-q4-6h prn for allergies, 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

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5
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fluticasone (OTC)

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Brand: Flonase

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Fluticasone (OTC) dosing

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50mcg/spray
-2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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7
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montelukast

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Brand: Singulair

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montelukast dosing

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4mg, 5mg, 10mg
-QD

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9
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albuterol sulfate

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Brand: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate dosing

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90 mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO q4-6h PRN
-for exercise: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes before exercising

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11
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budesonide and formoterol

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Brand: Symbicort

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budesonide and formoterol dosing

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80 mcg/4.5mcg/puff; 160 mcg/4.5mcg/puff
-2 puffs PO BID

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13
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Benzonatate

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Brand: Tessalon

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14
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Benzonatate dosing

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100mg, 200 mg
-TID

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15
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dextromethorphan (OTC)

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Brand: Delsym (OTC)

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16
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dextromethorphan dosing

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30mg/5mL
-q12h

17
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guaifenesin (OTC)

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Brand: Mucinex (OTC)

18
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guaifenesin (OTC) dosing

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600mg, 1200mg
-q12h

19
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pseudoephedrine (BTC)

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Brand: Sudafed (BTC)

20
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pseudoephedrine (BTC) dosing

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30mg, 120mg, 240mg
-60mg q4-6h prn, 120mg q12h prn, 240mg q24h prn

21
Q

What allergy medicine can cause headache?

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loratadine (OTC) (Brand: Claritin)

22
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What are some side effects of diphenhydramine?

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Drowsiness, alcohol intensifies drowsiness, Paradoxical hyperactivity in children, Dry mouth

23
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What medication has an indication for Chronic nasal allergy symptoms?

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fluticasone (OTC) (Brand:Flonase)

24
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What are some counseling tips for fluticasone (OTC)?

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-gently shake before each use, can take several days to see a full effect
-headache, sorethroat

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What drug can be used for both chronic nasal allergy symptoms and Asthma?
montelukast (Brand: Singulair)
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What are some counseling tips for montelukast (Singulair)?
-don't use for an acute asthma attack -headache -take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy-airways are more relaxed
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What are some counseling tips for Albuterol Sulfate?
-for acute asthma symptoms -shake well -increased heart rate -clean mouthpiece with water regularly
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What are the two indications for budesonide and formoterol?
-Asthma -COPD
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What are some counseling tips for budesonide and formoterol?
-shake well -rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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What are some counseling tips for Benzoatate?
-is a cough suppressant to relieve dry cough -drowsiness -do not chew (numbing and choking)
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What are some counseling tips for dextromethorphan?
-is a cough suppressant to relieve dry cough -Shake well -Potential for abuse-hallucinogen in high dose
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What are some counseling tips for guaifenesin (OTC)?
-drink lots of water to thin mucus -Nausea -expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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What are some side effects for Pseudoephedrine?
-increased heart rate -jitteriness -insomnia