Medication List 5: Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics

Question 1

brand name for aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

Answer 1

Bayer Aspirin

Question 2

common strengths of aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),

Answer 2

81, 325, 500, 650 mg

Question 3

common frequency of aspirin, ASA

Answer 3

q4-6 hours prn

MAX: 4000 mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation

Question 4

indications/uses of aspirin, ASA

Answer 4

mild to moderate pain

fever

inflammation (arthritis, sprains)

heart attack and stroke prevention

Question 5

counseling tips and important info for aspirin, asa

Answer 5

stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration

take with food/milk

take with water

do not give to children <18 yo due to risk of reye’s syndrome

ringing in ears with high dose

Question 6

brand name for ibuprofen

Answer 6

OTC: Advil, Motrin IB

Rx: Motrin

Question 7

common strengths for ibuprofen

Answer 7

OTC: 200 mg

Rx: 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg

Question 8

common frequency for ibuprofen

Answer 8

q4-6 h prn

OTC MAX: 1200 mg/day

Rx Max: 3200 mg/day

Question 9

indications/uses for ibuprofen

Answer 9

mild to moderate pain

fever

inflammation

Question 10

counseling tips and important info for ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, meloxicam

Answer 10

stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)

take with food/milk

avoid if history of heart problems

Question 11

brand name for naproxen sodium

Answer 11

OTC: Aleve

Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS

Question 12

common strengths for naproxen sodium

Answer 12

OTC: 220 mg

Rx: 275, DS- 550 mg

Question 13

common frequency for naproxen sodium

Answer 13

q8-12 hprn

OTC MAX: 660 mg/day

RX MAX: 1650 mg/day

Question 14

indications/use of naproxen sodium

Answer 14

mild to moderate pain

fever

inflammation

Question 15

brand name for meloxicam

Answer 15

Mobic

Question 16

common strengths of meloxicam

Answer 16

5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg

Question 17

common frequency of meloxicam

Answer 17

QD

Tablet Max: 15 mg/day

Question 18

indications/use of meloxicam

Answer 18

moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics

osteoarthritis

rheumatoid arthritis

Question 19

brand name of methylprednisolone

Answer 19

Medrol

Question 20

common strengths of methylprednisolone

Answer 20

2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg

Question 21

common frequency of methylprednisolone

Answer 21

QD

Dose Pack: 21 tablets taken over a course of 6 days

Question 22

indications/uses of methylprednisolone

Answer 22

inflammation

asthma exacerbations

poison ivy

Question 23

counseling tips and important info for methylprednisolone

Answer 23

finish entire course

take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset

take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia

Question 24

brand name of hydrocortisone

Answer 24

Ala-Cort

Anucort-HC

Instacort 5

Question 25

common strengths of hydrocortisone

Answer 25

0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%

Question 26

common frequency of hydrocortisone

Answer 26

QD, BID

Question 27

indications/uses of hydrocortisone

Answer 27

topical rash and itching (external) inflammation hemorrhoids (rectal)

Question 28

counseling tips and important information for hydrocortisone

Answer 28

localized burning

Question 29

brand names for acetaminophen

Answer 29

tylenol

Question 30

common strengths for acetaminophen (APAP)

Answer 30

325 mg, 500 mg

Question 31

common frequency for acetaminophen (APAP)

Answer 31

q4-6 h prn MAX: 3000 mg/day

Question 32

indications/uses of acetaminophen

Answer 32

mild to moderate pain fever

Question 33

counseling tips for acetaminophen

Answer 33

APAP in many OTC and Rx combo products do not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity

Question 34

brand name tramadol (C-IV)

Answer 34

Ultram

Question 35

common strength of tramadol

Answer 35

50 mg

Question 36

common frequency of tramadol

Answer 36

q4-6 h prn MAX: 400 mg/day

Question 37

indications/uses of tramadol

Answer 37

moderate pain

Question 38

counseling tips and important information for tramadol

Answer 38

constipation drowsiness dizziness

Question 39

brand name for hydrocodone/apap

Answer 39

norco, vicodin, lortab

Question 40

common strengths for hydrocodone/apap

Answer 40

norco: 5mg/325 mg, 7.5 mg/ 325mg, 10 mg/325 mg vicodin: 2.5 mg/300 mg, 5 mg/300 mg, 7.5 mg/300 mg, 10 mg/300 mg

Question 41

common frequency for hydrocodone/apap

Answer 41

q4-6 h prn max: 3000 apap mg/day

Question 42

indications/uses of hydrocodone/apap

Answer 42

moderate to severe pain

Question 43

counseling tips and important info for hydrocodone/apap

Answer 43

stomach upset constipation drowsiness consider other apap counseling tips

Question 44

brand name for oxycodone (C-II)

Answer 44

Oxy IR, Oxycontin

Question 45

common strengths of oxycodone

Answer 45

5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 mg

Question 46

common frequency of oxycodone

Answer 46

BID PRN MAX: individualized

Question 47

indications/uses of oxycodone

Answer 47

severe pain

Question 48

counseling tips and important information for oxycodone

Answer 48

stomach upset constipation drowsiness do not crush or chew CR tablets

Question 49

why should you avoid alcohol when on all medications on this list

Answer 49

avoid alcohol due to its stability to intensify the side effects listed below NSAID/Steroid: risk of stomach upset and possible GI bleed/ulceration Tylenol: risk of liver toxicity Other Rx analgesics: enhance drowsiness