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Medication Table #3 Flashcards

1
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What is the brand name for loratadine?

A

Claritin

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2
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What dosage form is loratadine available in?

A

Tablet

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3
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What strength is loratadine available in?

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10 mg

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4
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for loratadine?

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Take one 10 mg tablet PO once daily

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5
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What is loratadine indicated for?

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  • Allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
  • Acute/chronic urticaria (hives) and rash
  • Allergic asthma
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6
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Describe a counseling tip for loratadine.

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May cause headaches.

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7
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What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?

A

Benadryl

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8
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What dosage form is diphenhydramine available in?

A

Capsule

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9
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What strength is diphenhydramine available in?

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25 mg

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10
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for diphenhydramine when indicated for allergies?

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Take one - two 25 mg capsules PO q4-6 hours PRN

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11
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for diphenhydramine when indicated for insomnia?

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Take 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

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12
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What is diphenhydramine indicated for?

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  • Allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
  • Insomnia
  • Itching
  • Motion sickness
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13
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Describe some counseling tips for diphenhydramine.

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  • May cause drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • May cause dry mouth
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14
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What is the brand name for montelukast?

A

Singulair

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15
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What dosage form is montelukast available in?

A

Tablet

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16
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What strength is montelukast available in?

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10 mg

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17
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for montelukast?

A

Take one 10 mg tablet PO once daily

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18
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What is montelukast indicated for?

A
  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • Asthma
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19
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Describe some counseling tips for montelukast.

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  • Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
  • May cause headache
  • Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy (airways are more relaxed)
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20
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What is the brand name for fluticasone?

A

Flonase

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21
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What dosage form is fluticasone available in?

A

Nasal spray

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22
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What strength is fluticasone available in?

A

50 mcg/spray

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23
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for fluticasone?

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Instill two sprays in each nostril once daily, then may reduce to one spray in each nostril once daily

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24
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What is fluticasone indicated for?

A

Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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25
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Describe some counseling tips for fluticasone.

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  • Gently shake before each use
  • May take several days for full effect
  • May cause headache
  • May cause sore throat
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26
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What is the brand name for albuterol sulfate?

A
  • ProAir HFA
  • Proventil HFA
27
Q

What dosage form is albuterol sulfate available in?

A

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

28
Q

What strength is albuterol sulfate available in?

A

90 mcg/inhalation

29
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for albuterol sulfate when used to treat acute asthma symptoms?

A

Take two puffs PO q4-6h as needed

30
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for albuterol sulfate when used for prevention of exercise-induced asthma?

A

Take two puffs PO 15-30 minutes before exercise

31
Q

What is albuterol sulfate indicated for?

A

Acute asthma symptoms

32
Q

Describe some counseling tips for albuterol sulfate.

A
  • Shake well
  • Increases heart rate
33
Q

What is the brand name for fluticasone/salmeterol?

A

Advair Diskus

34
Q

What dosage form is fluticasone/salmeterol available in?

A

Dry powder inhaler (DPI)

35
Q

What strengths is fluticasone/salmeterol available in?

A
  • 100 mcg/50 mcg
  • 250 mcg/50 mcg
  • 500 mcg/50 mcg
36
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for fluticasone/salmeterol?

A

Take one puff PO q12h.

37
Q

What is fluticasone/salmeterol indicated for?

A
  • Asthma
  • COPD
38
Q

Describe some counseling tips for fluticasone/salmeterol.

A
  • Don’t use for acute attacks
  • Rinse mouth and spit to prevent thrush from steroid (fluticasone)
  • Discard after 30 days
  • Store in a dry area
  • Don’t shake DPIs
39
Q

What is the brand name for benzonatate?

A

Tessalon

40
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What dosage form is benzonatate available in?

A

Perles

41
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What strength are benzonatate perles available in?

A

100 mg

42
Q

What strength are benzonatate capsules available in?

A

200 mg

43
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for benzonatate?

A

Take 100-200 mg PO tid

44
Q

What is benzonatate indicated for?

A
  • Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
45
Q

Describe some counseling tips for benzonatate.

A
  • May cause drowsiness
  • Do not chew (numbing and choking)
46
Q

What is the brand name for dextromethorphan?

A

Delsym

47
Q

What dosage form is dextromethorphan available in?

A

Timed-release suspension

48
Q

What strength is dextromethorphan available in?

A

30 mg/5 ml

49
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for dextromethorphan?

A

Take 2 teaspoonfuls PO q12h

50
Q

What is dextromethorphan indicated for?

A

Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

51
Q

Describe some counseling tips for dextromethorphan.

A
  • Shake well
  • Potential for abuse (hallucinogen in high dose)
52
Q

What is the brand name of guaifenesin?

A

Mucinex

53
Q

What dosage form is guaifenesin available in?

A

ER tablet

54
Q

What strength is guaifenesin available in?

A
  • 600 mg
  • 1200 mg
55
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for guaifenesin?

A

Take one tablet PO q12h

56
Q

What is guaifenesin indicated for?

A

Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

57
Q

Describe some counseling tips for guaifenesin.

A
  • Drink lots of water to thin mucus
  • May cause nausea
58
Q

What is the brand name for pseudoephedrine?

A

Sudafed

59
Q

What dosage form is pseudoephedrine available in?

A
  • Tablet
  • ER tablet
60
Q

What strength are pseudoephedrine tablets available in?

A

30 mg

61
Q

What strength are pseudoephedrine ER tablets available in?

A
  • 120 mg
  • 240 mg
62
Q

What is the usual adult dose/frequency for pseudoephedrine?

A
  • Two 30 mg tablets PO q4-6h PRN
  • 120 mg q12h PRN
  • 240 mg q24h PRN
63
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What is pseudoephedrine indicated for?

A

Nasal decongestant

64
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Describe some counseling tips for pseudoephedrine.

A
  • Increased heart rate
  • Jitters
  • Insomnia

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