Week 3 Lab Quiz Flashcards
Albuterol (brand)
ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin
Albuterol (indication)
Asthma
COPD
Albuterol (dosage)
1-2 q4-6h prn
Albuterol (adverse effects)
Pharyngitis
Rhinitis
Throat irritation
Upper respiratory infection
Tremor
Nervousness
Albuterol (counseling)
Wash mouth piece and let air dry at least once weekly
Instruct patient on proper inhaler technique (prime and shake before use)
When inhaling, hold for 10 seconds if possible
Apixaban (brand)
Eliquis
Apixaban (indication)
Atrial fibrillation
DVT
Apixaban (dosage)
1 bid
Apixaban (adverse effects)
Bleeding
Apixaban (counseling)
Do not take with NSAIDs
Do not discontinue without consulting physician
Should be stopped 24-48 h prior to dental or surgical procedures
Doxycycline (brand)
Vibramycin, Doxy 100
Doxycycline (indication)
Staphylococcal infection
Community acquired pneumonia
Gonorrhea
Doxycycline (dosage)
1 q12h on day 1, then 1 qd (infection)
1 bid 7d (gonorrhea)
Doxycycline (adverse effects)
Esophageal injury
Photosensitivity
Skin hyperpigmentation
Tooth discoloration (children <8 y.o.)
Doxycycline (counseling)
Do not take with dairy products, antacids, etc.
May take with food if needed
Wear sunscreen and avoid prolonged sun exposure
Take until completion
Symptoms should improve within 2-3d
Ezetimibe (brand)
Zetia
Ezetimibe (indication)
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Ezetimibe (dosage)
1 qd
Ezetimibe (adverse effects)
Generally well tolerated
Ezetimibe (counseling)
May be taken at same time as concurrent statin
If receiving bile sequestrant, take either 2h before or 4h after
Chlorhexidine (brand)
Peridex, Hibiclens, Paroex, Periogard
Chlorhexidine (indication)
Gingivitis
Skin/wound cleansing
Chlorhexidine (dosage)
15 mL oral rinse, swish 30s then spit (bid after toothbrushing)
Chlorhexidine (adverse effects)
Mouth/tongue irritation
Toothache
Discolored teeth
Chlorhexidine (counseling)
Do not eat for <30 min after use
Do not swallow
Topical: do not cover, use only on unbroken skin
Benzonatate (brand)
Tessalon
Benzonatate (indication)
Cough
Benzonatate (dosage)
1 tid prn