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PUP Med Lists > Week 3 List--> Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold, Cholesterol > Flashcards

Week 3 List--> Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold, Cholesterol Flashcards

1
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What is the generic name for symbicort?

A

Budesonide and fomoterol

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What are the instructions for budesonide and fomoterol?

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2 puffs po bid

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What are the common indications for budesonide and formoterol?

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  • Asthma
  • COPD
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4
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What are key counseling points for budesonide and fomoterol?

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  • Shake well
  • Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush
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5
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What is the generic name for tessalon pearles?

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Benzonatate

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What are the instructions for benzonatate?

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TID

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What is the indication for benzonatate?

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Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough.

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Whar are the key counseling tops for benzonatate?

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  • Drowsiness
  • Do not chew (numbing and choking)
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9
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What is the generic name for Delsym?

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Dextromethorphan

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10
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How frequently is it recommended to take dextromethorphan?

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q12h

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What is the indication for dextromethorphan?

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Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

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12
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What are the key counseling points for dextromethorphan?

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  • Shake well
  • Potential for abuse- hallucinogen in high dose
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13
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What is the generic name for mucinex?

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guaifenesin (OTC)

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14
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What is the common dosing frequency for guaifenesin (OTC)?

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q12h

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What is the proper indication for guifenesin (OTC)?

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  • Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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What are the key counseling points for guaifenesin (OTC)?

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  • Drink lots of water to thin mucus
  • Nausea
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17
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What is the generic name for sudafed?

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pseudoephedrine (BTC)

18
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What are the common dosing frequencies of pseudoephedrine (BTC)?

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  • 60 mg q4h to q6h prn
  • 120 mg q12h prn
  • 240 mg q24h prn
19
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What is the indication for pseudoephedrine (BTC)?

A

Nasal decongestant

20
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What are the key counseling points for pseudoephedrine?

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  • Increased heart rate
  • Jitteriness
  • Insomnia
21
Q

What is the generic name for paxlovid?

A

nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

22
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What is the dosing frequency for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

A

BID for 5 days

23
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What is the indication for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

A

COVID-19

24
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What are key counseling proints for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

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  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Headache
25
Q

What is the generic name for lovaza?

A

omega-3 fatty acids

26
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What is the dosing frequency for omega-3 fatty acids?

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4g once daily
OR
2g BID

27
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What are common indications for omega-3 fatty acids?

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Dietary supplement
28
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What are the key counseling points of omega-3 fatty acids?

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  • Burping and taste disturbances
  • Swallow whole; do not open
  • Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell
29
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What is the generic name for trilipix?

A

Fenofibrate

30
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What is the common dosing frequency for fenofibrate?

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Once daily

31
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What are the indications for fenofibrate?

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  • Hypertriglyceridemia
  • Hypercholesterolemia/mixed HLD
32
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What are key counseling points for fenofibrate?

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  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Discountinue if gallstones form
  • Photosensitivity
  • Upset stomach
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine- rhabdomyolysis.
33
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What is the generic name for lipitor?

A

Atorvastatin

34
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What is the common dosing frequency for atorvastatin?

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Once daily

35
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What are the indications for atorvastatin?

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Hyperlipidemia
* Reduce LDL cholesterol
* Reduce triglycerides
* Increase HDL cholesterol

Cardiovascular disease prevention

36
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What are key counseling points for atorvastatin?

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  • Increased liver enzymes: avoid excess alcohol that can lead to liver damage
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine- rhabdomyolysis
  • Avoid grapefruit juice (increased drug concentration)
  • Contraindicated in pregnancy
  • Diarrhea
37
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What is the generic name for Zetia?

A

Ezetimibe

38
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What is the common dosing frequency for ezetimibe?

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Once daily

39
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What is the common indication for ezetimibe?

A

Hyperlipidemia

40
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What are key counseling points for ezetimibe?

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  • Increased liver enzymes; low incidence liver damage
  • Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine- rhabdomyolysis
  • Diarrhea

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