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1
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Adverse effects of Guaifenesin (Mucinex/ Robitussin)?

A

Nausea, headache, dizziness

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What is the common self-care dosing for adults taking Cetirizine (Zyrtec)?

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10mg daily (5-10mg daily)

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What are the contraindications for using Chlorpheniramine and Diphenhydramine (1st generation antihistamines)?

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Narrow angle glaucoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and MAOi use.

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What are the contraindications for Diclofenac Topical?

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Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs and history of asthma with NSAID use

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What is diphenhydramine (Benadryl) dosing for children?

A

1mg/kg Q4-6H
(max 50mg/day)

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What are the adverse effects associated with dextromethorphan (Delsym/ Robitussin DM) use?

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Nausea, drowsiness, stomach discomfort

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What is diphenhydramine dosing for adults?

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25-50mg Q4-6H (max 300mg)

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What is dextromethorphan dosing?

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10-20mg Q4H or 30mg Q6-8H (max 120mg)

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What is Guaifenesin dosing for adults?

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200-400mg Q4H (max 2400mg)

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What drug interactions with Oxymetazoline and phenylephrine nasal sprays?

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MAOis (hypertensive crisis)

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What is the dosing for oxymetazoline nasal spray?

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2-3 sprays Q10-12H (max 2 doses/day)

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What is the dosing for phenylephrine nasal spray?

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2-3 sprays EN Q4H (max 4 doses/day)

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What is the dosing for pseudoephedrine?

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60mg Q4-6H (max 240mg)

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What are the two drugs that interact with pseudoephedrine?

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MAOis and Beta-blockers

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What are the adverse effects associated with pseudoephedrine?

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Insomnia, anxiety, increased heart rate, and possible hypertensive crisis

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What are common adverse effects of Magnesium Oxide?

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GI upset, Diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalance

17
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What two drugs interact with magnesium oxide?

A

Tetracyclines and flurorquinolones

18
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What is the dosing for magnesium oxide?

A

250-500mg/day

19
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What are common adverse effects of Acetaminophen?

A

Hepatoxicity and skin reactions

20
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What is the adult dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?

A

325-1000mg Q4-6H (max 4,000mg)

21
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What is the child dosing for acetaminophen (tylenol)?

A

10-15mg/kg/dose (max 5 doses)

No OTC under 6 months

22
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What is the adult dosing for ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil)?

A

200-400mg PO WF Q4-6H (max1,200mg)

23
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What is the child dosing for ibuprofen?

A

5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8H (max40mg/kg)

No OTC under 6 months

24
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What are common adverse effects of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters?

A

Fishy aftertaste, nausea, diarrhea, rare bleeding risk

25
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What are major drug interactions with melatonin?

A

CNS depressants, anticoagulants (increased bleeding risk)

26
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What is Magnesium Oxide commonly used for?

A

Magnesium deficiency, heartburn, constipation

27
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What are common adverse effects of Mometasone Nasal?

A

Nasal irritation, epistaxis (nsoebleed), headache

28
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What are common adverse effects of Ibuprofen?

A

GI upset, hypertension, nephrotoxicity.

29
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What is the common self-care dosing for pain and fever with Aspirin?

A

325-650 mg every 4-6 hours as needed

30
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What are common adverse effects of Capsaicin?

A

Local burning/stinging, erythema

31
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What is the common self-care dosing for Azelastine?

A

1-2 sprays per nostril twice daily

32
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What major drug interaction is associated with Glucosamine Chondroitin?

A

Warfarin may increase bleeding risk

33
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What major drug interactions are associated with Fexofenadine?

A

Antacids (reduce absorption), fruit juices (reduce efficacy)

34
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What are common adverse effects of Naproxen?

A

GI upset, dizziness, nephrotoxicity

35
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What are common adverse effects of Cholecalciferol?

A

Hypercalcemia, nausea

36
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What are common adverse effects of Glucosamine Chondroitin?

A

GI discomfort, nausea, diarrhea

37
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What is the nicotine lozenge and gum dosing schedule?

A

Week 1-6: 1 piece Q1-2H
Week 7-9: 1 piece Q2-4H
Week 10-12 1 piece Q4-8H

38
Q

What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking less than 10 cigarettes per day?

A

14mg for 6 weeks
7mg for 2 weeks

39
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What is the dosing for nicotine patches for someone smoking more than 10 cigarettes per day?

A

21 mg for 4-6 weeks
14 mg for 2 weeks
7 mg for 2 weeks

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