MIDTERM 03.1 - Common Drugs Bought in the Pharmacy

Question 1

Use of Paracetamol

Answer 1

Analgesic/Antipyretic

Question 2

4 brand names of Paracetamol (TTBC)

Answer 2

Tempra, Tylenol, Biogesic, Calpol

Question 3

3 dosage forms of Paracetamol (TSS)

Answer 3

Tablet, Syrup and suspension, Suppository

Question 4

A 500 mg Paracetamol tablet must be taken every __________ to __________ hours as needed for fever/pain

Answer 4

4-6 hours

Question 5

Do not exceed __________ tablets of 500 mg Paracetamol tablets in 1 day

Answer 5

8 tablets (equivalent to 4000 mg)

Question 6

Use of Ibuprofen

Answer 6

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug/NSAID

Question 7

2 brand names of Ibuprofen (AM)

Answer 7

Advil, Medicol advance

Question 8

Dosage form of Ibuprofen

Answer 8

Capsule

Question 9

A 200 mg Ibuprofen capsule must be taken __________

Answer 9

q6h (Every 6 hours)

Question 10

A 400 mg Ibuprofen capsule must be taken ____________

Answer 10

q8h (Every 8 hours)

Question 11

Do not exceed __________ tablets of ibuprofen per day

Answer 11

6 tablets (equivalent to 1200 mg)

Question 12

Use of Cetirizine

Answer 12

Antihistamine

Question 13

3 brand names of Cetirizine (AVR)

Answer 13

Alnix, Virlix, RiteMed

Question 14

Dosage form of Cetirizine

Answer 14

Tablet

Question 15

1 tablet of Cetirizine must be taken once a day, preferably __________ or at __________

Answer 15

Before bedtime, Night

Question 16

Use of Loratidine

Answer 16

Antihistamine

Question 17

2 brand names of Loratidine (AC)

Answer 17

Allerta, Claritin

Question 18

Dosage form of Loratidine

Answer 18

Tablet

Question 19

__________ tablet of Loratidine must be taken once a day, in the most convenient time

Answer 19

1 tablet

Question 20

Use of Guaifenesin

Answer 20

Expectorant

Question 21

Brand name of Guaifenesin

Answer 21

Robitussin

Question 22

2 dosage forms of Guaifenesin (SS)

Answer 22

Softgel capsule, Syrup

Question 23

Take 5-10 mL of Guaifenesin syrup every __________ hours (for adult dose)

Answer 23

4 hours

Question 24

3 brand names of Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol (NBD)

Answer 24

Neozep, Bioflu, Decolgen Forte

Question 25

2 dosage forms of Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol (TS)

Answer 25

Tablet, Syrup

Question 26

Take 1 tablet of Phenylephrine HCl + Chlorphenamine Maleate + Paracetamol every __________

Answer 26

q6h (Every 6 hours)

Question 27

2 dosage forms of Nasal Decongestant/Antihistamine/Antipyretic (SD)

Answer 27

Syrup, Drops

Question 28

The dispensing note for Nasal Decongestant/Antihistamine/Antipyretic syrup is to tell the patient not to exceed __________ days

Answer 28

5 days

Question 29

The dispensing note for Nasal Decongestant/Antihistamine/Antipyretic drops is to tell the patient not to exceed __________ days

Answer 29

3 days

Question 30

Use of Loperamide

Answer 30

Antimotility

Question 31

3 brands of Loperamide (DIL)

Answer 31

Diatabs, Immodium, Lomotil

Question 32

2 dosage forms of Loperamide (CT)

Answer 32

Capsule, Tablet

Question 33

__________ Loperamide capsules/tablets must be taken initially

Answer 33

2 capsules/tablets

Question 34

________ Loperamide capsule/tablet must be taken every after loose stool

Answer 34

1 capsule/tablet

Question 35

Do not exceed __________ capsules/tablets of Loperamide daily

Answer 35

8 capsules/tablets (equivalent to 16 mg)

Question 36

Use of oral rehydration salts

Answer 36

Prevention or treatment of dehydration

Question 37

3 brand names of oral rehydration salts (PVH)

Answer 37

Pedialyte, Vivalyte, Hydrite

Question 38

1 sachet of oral rehydration salt is mixed in __________ mL of water to be taken as tolerated

Answer 38

200 mL

Question 39

Remind the patient that the oral rehydration salt solution expires after __________ hours

Answer 39

24 hours