OTC Drugs

Question 1

acetaminophen
uses?
what adverse effect can be caused if too much is taken?
don’t mix this with?

Answer 1

pain reliever, fever reducer, arthritis
hepatotoxicity
alcohol, warfarin

Question 2

ibuprofen
uses?
do not use long-term if you have? (heart)
don’t mix this with?

Answer 2

pain reliever, inflammation, fever reducer, arthritis
heart disease or risk of heart disease
alcohol, warfarin, heart/bp meds

Question 3

naproxen
uses?
adverse effect? (cardio)
don’t mix this with?

Answer 3

pain reliever, inflammation, fever reducer, arthritis
increases risk of adverse cardiovascular events
alcohol, warfarin, heart/bp meds

Question 4

aspirin
uses?
avoid use if patient has? (blood)
don't mix with?
what drug class?

Answer 4

pain reliever, inflammation, fever reducer, arthritis
platelet/bleeding disorder
alcohol, warfarin, heart/bp meds
salicylates

Question 5

what ingredients are in excedrin?

Answer 5

acetaminophen, aspirin, caffeine

Question 6

icyhot advanced
ingredients? 2
uses?

Answer 6

camphor, menthol

arthritis, strains, sprains, bruises, cramps

Question 7

icyhot original
ingredients? 2
uses?

Answer 7

menthol, methyl salicylate

arthritis, strains, sprains, bruises, cramps

Question 8

aspercreme cream
ingredient?
uses?

Answer 8

trolamine salicylate

arthritis, strains, sprains, bruises, cramps

Question 9

capsazin HP cream
ingredient?
uses?

Answer 9

capsaicin

arthritis, strains, sprains, bruises, cramps

Question 10

lidocaine cream

use?

Answer 10

pain reliever

Question 11

voltaren
ingredient?
use?

Answer 11

diclofenac gel

arthritis pain relief

Question 12

refresh eye drops
ingredients?
purpose?
uses?

Answer 12

mineral oil, white petrolatum
eye lubricant
dry eye relief

Question 13

refresh contacts eye drops
ingedient?
use?

Answer 13

Carboxymethylcellulose

lubricate contacts

Question 14

systane eye drops
ingredients?
use?

Answer 14

Polyethylene glycol and Propylene glycol

dry eye relief

Question 15

dextran 70

use?

Answer 15

dry eye relief

Question 16

phenylephrine

use?

Answer 16

decongestant to relieve eye redness

Question 17

Tetrahydrolozine

use?

Answer 17

decongestant to relieve eye redness

Question 18

Brimonidine

use?

Answer 18

decongestant to relieve eye redness

Question 19

Naphazoline and Pheniramine

purpose? (in that order)

Answer 19

decongestant and antihistamine for eyes

Question 20

Ketotifen

use?

Answer 20

antihistamine

Question 21

Olopatadine

use?

Answer 21

antihistamine

Question 22

debrox
ingredient?
use?

Answer 22

Carbamide Peroxide

earwax removal

Question 23

Isopropyl alcohol 95%; anhydrous glycerin

use?

Answer 23

dries water in ears