Medications List 3

Question 1

Brand Name of loratadine (OTC)

Answer 1

Claritin

Question 2

Common Strengths of loratadine

Answer 2

5 mg, 10 mg

Question 3

Common Frequency of loratadine

Answer 3

QD

Question 4

Indications/Uses of loratadine

Answer 4

allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash

allergic allergies

Question 5

Counseling Tips for loratadine (OTC)

Answer 5

headache

Question 6

Brand Name of diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 6

Benadryl

Question 7

Common Strengths of diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 7

12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg

Question 8

Common Frequency of diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 8

q4-6h prn for allergies

50 mg PO at bedtime for sleep

Question 9

Indications/Use of diphenhydramine

Answer 9

allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage

insomnia

itching

motion sickness

Question 10

Counseling Tips of diphenhydramine

Answer 10

drowsiness

alcohol intensifies drowsiness

paradoxical hyperactivity in children

dry mouth

Question 11

Brand name for fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 11

Flonase

Question 12

Common Strength of fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 12

50 mcg

Question 13

Common Frequency of fluticasone

Answer 13

2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Question 14

Indications/Use of fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 14

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Question 15

Counseling Tips for fluticasone (OTC)

Answer 15

gently shake before each use

may take several days for full effect

headache

sore throat

Question 16

Brand Name for montelukast

Answer 16

Singulair

Question 17

Common Strengths of montelukast

Answer 17

4 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg

Question 18

Common Frequency of montelukast

Answer 18

QD

Question 19

Indications/Uses of montelukast

Answer 19

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

asthma

Question 20

Counseling Tips for montelukast

Answer 20

don’t use for an acute asthma attack

headache

take dose in the evening to enhance

efficacy: airways are more relaxed

Question 21

Brand Name for albuterol sulfate

Answer 21

ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Question 22

Common Strength of albuterol sulfate

Answer 22

90 mcg

Question 23

Common Frequency for albuterol sulfate

Answer 23

2 puffs PO q4-6h as needed, Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

Question 24

Indications/Uses of albuterol sulfate

Answer 24

acute asthma symptoms

Question 25

Counseling Tips for albuterol sulfate

Answer 25

shake well increased heart rate

Question 26

Brand Name of budesonide and formoterol

Answer 26

Symbicort

Question 27

Common Strength of budesonide formoterol

Answer 27

80mcg/4.5mcg, 160mcg/4.5mcg

Question 28

Common Frequency of budesonide and formoterol

Answer 28

2 puffs BID

Question 29

Indications/Uses of budesonide and formoterol

Answer 29

Asthma, COPD

Question 30

Counseling Tip of budesonide and formoterol

Answer 30

Shake Well Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

Question 31

Brand name of benzonatate

Answer 31

Tessalon

Question 32

Common Strength of benzonatate

Answer 32

100 mg, 200 mg

Question 33

Common frequency of benzonatate

Answer 33

TID

Question 34

Indications/Uses of benzonatate

Answer 34

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 35

Counseling Tips for benzonatate

Answer 35

Drowsiness Do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 36

Brand Name of dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 36

Delsym (OTC)

Question 37

Common Strength of dextromethorphan

Answer 37

30 mg/5mL

Question 38

Common Frequency of dextromethorphan

Answer 38

q12h

Question 39

Indications/Uses of dextromethorphan

Answer 39

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 40

Counseling Tips for dextromethorphan

Answer 40

shake well potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose

Question 41

Brand Name for guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 41

Mucinex (OTC)

Question 42

Common Strengths of guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 42

600 mg, 1200 mg

Question 43

Common Frequency of guaifenesin

Answer 43

q12h

Question 44

Indications/Uses of guaifenesin

Answer 44

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 45

Counseling Tips for guaifenesin

Answer 45

drinks lots of water to thin mucus nausea

Question 46

Brand Name for pseudoephrine (BTC)

Answer 46

Sudafed (BTC)

Question 47

Common strengths of pseudoephrine

Answer 47

30 mg, 120 mg, 240 mg

Question 48

Common frequency of pseudoephrine

Answer 48

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

Question 49

Indications/Uses of pseudoephrine

Answer 49

nasal decongestant

Question 50

Counseling Tips of pseudoephrine

Answer 50

increased heart rate jitters insomnia