Warnings

Question 1

For which medications should the patient be told not to drive (because of drowsiness)?

Answer 1

1) Acetominophen with Codeine #3
2) Carisoprodol (Soma)
3) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
4) Hydrocodone/Acetominophen
5) Lorazepam (Ativan)
6) Methocarbamol (Robaxin 750)
7) Naproxen
8) Promethazine-Codeine
9) Tramadol

Question 2

For which antibiotic should the patient be told not to drink any alcohol at all?

Answer 2

Metronidazole (Flagyl); it will cause nausea and vomiting.

Question 3

For which medication should the pt be instructed to refrigerate the med?

Answer 3

Amoxicillin (Suspension) and Augmentin (Suspension)

Question 4

What should you tell pts when administering Acyclovir (Zovirax) or Valacyclovir (Valtrex)?

Answer 4

Take with a full glass of water and drink plenty of water while taking (to keep kidneys adequately hydrated).

Question 5

For which antibiotic should the pt be advised to avoid dairy products?

Answer 5

Ciprofloxacin HD (Cipro)

Question 6

What is the generic name for Zantac?

Answer 6

Ranitidine HCl

Question 7

For which two antibiotics do you advise the pt to take without food (with water only)?

Answer 7

Keflex (Cephalexin) and Cipro (Ciprofloxacin HCl)