PUP QUIZ 10 Flashcards
What is the brand name for levothyroxine?
Synthroid or Unithoid
What is the brand name for tamsulosin?
Flomax
What is the brand name for tolterodine?
Detrol LA
What is the brand name for donepezil?
Aricept
What is the brand name for alendronate?
Fosamax
What is the brand name for armodafinil?
Nuvigil
What is the brand name for oseltamivir?
Tamiflu
What is the brand name for iron (ferrous sulfate)?
Slow Fe, Feosol
What is the brand name for sumatriptan?
Imitrex
What is the brand name for tadalafil?
Cialis
What is the generic name for Synthroid or Unithroid?
levothryroxine
What is the generic name for Flomax?
tamsulosin
What is the generic name for Detrol LA?
tolterodine
What is the generic name for Aricept?
donepezil
What is the generic name for Fosamax?
alendronate
What is the generic name for Nuvigil?
armodafinil
What is the generic name for Tamiflu?
oseltamivir
What is the generic name for Slow Fe or Feosol?
iron or ferrous sulfate
What is the generic name for Imitrex?
sumatriptan
What is the generic name for Cialis?
tadalafil
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of levothyroxine?
25, 50, 100 mcg
Tablet
1.7 mcg/kg/day
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of tamsulosin?
0.4 mg
Slow Release Capsule
One or two capsules, once daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of tolterodine?
2, 4 mg
Capsule
One capsule daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of donepezil?
5, 10, 23 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once daily, at bedtime
What is the maximum dose of Aricept (donepezil)?
23 mg/day
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of alendronate?
35, 70 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once weekly
What is the maximum dose for Aricept?
23 mg/day
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Syhthroid/Unithroid?
25, 50, 100 mcg
Tablet
1.7 mcg/kg/day
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Flomax?
0.4 mg
Slow Release Capsule
One or two capsules, once daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Detrol LA?
2, 4 mg
Capsule
One capsule daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Aricept?
5, 10, 23 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once daily, at bedtime
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Fosamax?
35, 70 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once weekly
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of armodafinil?
150, 250 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Nuvigil?
150, 250 mg
Tablet
One tablet, once daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of oseltamivir?
75 mg
Capsule
PREVENTION:
One capsule, once daily for 10 days
TREATMENT:
One capsule, twice daily for 5 days
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Tamiflu?
75 mg
Capsule
PREVENTION:
One capsule, once daily for 10 days
TREATMENT:
One capsule, twice daily for 5 days
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of iron or ferrous sulfate?
325 mg (65 mg elemental iron)
Tablet
One tablet, 1 to 3 times daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Slow Fe or Feosol?
325 mg (65 mg elemental iron)
Tablet
One tablet, 1 to 3 times daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of sumatriptan?
25, 50, 100 mg
Tablet
One tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat same dose in 2 hours ONCE if no relief.
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Imitrex?
25, 50, 100 mg
Tablet
One tablet at first sign of migraine, may repeat same dose in 2 hours ONCE if no relief.
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of Cialis?
2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg
Tablet
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION:
2.5 - 5 mg orally once daily regardless of timing of sexual activity; OR 5 - 20 mg orally as needed prior to sexual activity
BPH:
5 mg orally once daily
What is the strength, dosage form and usual adult dose of tadalafil?
2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg
Tablet
ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION:
2.5 - 5 mg orally once daily regardless of timing of sexual activity; OR 5 - 20 mg orally as needed prior to sexual activity
BPH:
5 mg orally once daily
What is the maximum dose of Imitrex (sumatriptan)?
200 mg/daily
What is the indication for Nuvigil?
Narcolepsy
Sleep apnea
What is the indication for Tamiflu?
Influenza prevention and treatment
What is the indication for Slow Fe or Ferosol?
Iron deficiency
Dietary supplement
What is the indication for Imitrex?
Acute treatment of migraine
Cluster headaches
What is the indication for Cialis?
Erectile dysfunction
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
What is the indication for sumatriptan?
Acute treatment of migraine
Cluster headaches
What is the indication for tadalafil?
Erectile dysfunction
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
What is the indication for iron / ferrous sulfate?
Iron deficiency
Dietary supplement
What is the indication for oseltamivir?
Prevention and treatment of influenza
What is the indication for armodafinil?
Narcolepsy
Sleep Apnea
What is the indication for levothyroxine?
Hypothryroidism
What is the indication for Synthroid/Unithroid?
Hypothyrodism
What is the indication for tamsulosin?
BPH
What is the indication for Flomax?
BPH
What is the indication for tolterodine?
Overactive bladder
What is the indication for Detrol LA?
Overactive bladder
What is the indication for donepezil?
Slows mental decline in Alzheimer’s
What is the indication for Aricept?
Slows mental decline in Alzheimer’s
What is the indication for alendronate?
Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoporosis
What is the indication for Fosamax?
Prevention or treatment of bone loss in osteoporosis
What are some important counseling tips for Synthoid/Unithoid?
Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Take > 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
May take several weeks to see symptoms improve
What are some important counseling tips for levothyroxine?
Take with water at least 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Take > 4 hours apart from antacids and iron
May take several weeks to see symptoms improve
What are some important counseling tips for Flomax?
Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
What are some important counseling tips for tamsulosin?
Take 30 minutes after the same meal each day to increase absorption
Dizziness
Headache
Drowsiness
What are some important counseling tips for tolteradine?
Constipation
Dry mouth
Heasdache
What are some important counseling tips for Detrol LA?
Constipation
Dry mouth
Heasdache
What are some important counseling tips for donepezil?
Nausea
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDS
What are some important counseling tips for Aricept?
Nausea
Diarrhea
Insomnia
Risk of stomach bleed with NSAIDS
What are some important counseling tips for alendronate?
Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake but space dosing due to decreased absorption with Ca, Mg and Al
Take with 8 oz of plain water and remain upright for 30 minutes to ensure the drug passes through upper GI tract
Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
What are some important counseling tips for Fosamax?
Take 30 minutes before breakfast to increase absorption
Ensure adequate Ca and Vit D intake but space dosing due to decreased absorption with Ca, Mg and Al
Take with 8 oz of plain water and remain upright for 30 minutes to ensure the drug passes through upper GI tract
Report heartburn or bone pain to physician
What are some important counseling tips for armodafinil?
Headache
Insomnia
Avoid alcohol due to increase drowsiness
Decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives
What are some important counseling tips for Nuvigil?
Headache
Insomnia
Avoid alcohol due to increase drowsiness
Decreased effectiveness of oral contraceptives
What are some important counseling tips for oseltamivir?
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Should still get influenza vaccine
Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
What are some important counseling tips for Tamiflu?
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Should still get influenza vaccine
Must initiate within 48 hours of onset of symptoms
What are some important counseling tips for iron / ferrous sulfate?
Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
Black stool
Constipation
What are some important counseling tips for Slow Fe or Feosol?
Best absorbed on empty stomach, but take with food if stomach upset occurs
Separate 2 hours before or after other medications
Black stool
Constipation
What are some important counseling tips for sumatriptan?
Tingling or flushing
Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
Overuse may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
What are some important counseling tips for Imitrex?
Tingling or flushing
Avoid if history of cardiovascular disease
Overuse may worsen or increase frequency of headaches
What are some important counseling tips for tadalifil?
Do not take more than once daily
Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalifil use
Headache and flushing
Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use
What are some important counseling tips for Cialis?
Do not take more than once daily
Avoid alcohol due to risk of low blood pressure
Avoid grapefruit juice or lower dose/frequency of tadalifil use
Headache and flushing
Report sudden loss of hearing or vision and discontinue use