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

Question 1

What is the generic name for symbicort?

Answer 1

Budesonide and fomoterol

Question 2

What are the instructions for budesonide and fomoterol?

Answer 2

2 puffs po bid

Question 3

What are the common indications for budesonide and formoterol?

Answer 3

• Asthma
• COPD

Question 4

What are key counseling points for budesonide and fomoterol?

Answer 4

• Shake well
• Rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

Question 5

What is the generic name for tessalon pearles?

Answer 5

Benzonatate

Question 6

What are the instructions for benzonatate?

Answer 6

TID

Question 7

What is the indication for benzonatate?

Answer 7

Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough.

Question 8

Whar are the key counseling tops for benzonatate?

Answer 8

• Drowsiness
• Do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 9

What is the generic name for Delsym?

Answer 9

Dextromethorphan

Question 10

How frequently is it recommended to take dextromethorphan?

Answer 10

q12h

Question 11

What is the indication for dextromethorphan?

Answer 11

Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 12

What are the key counseling points for dextromethorphan?

Answer 12

• Shake well
• Potential for abuse- hallucinogen in high dose

Question 13

What is the generic name for mucinex?

Answer 13

guaifenesin (OTC)

Question 14

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

Answer 14

q12h

Question 15

What is the proper indication for guifenesin (OTC)?

Answer 15

• Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 16

What are the key counseling points for guaifenesin (OTC)?

Answer 16

• Drink lots of water to thin mucus
• Nausea

Question 17

What is the generic name for sudafed?

Answer 17

pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Question 18

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

Answer 18

• 60 mg q4h to q6h prn
• 120 mg q12h prn
• 240 mg q24h prn

Question 19

What is the indication for pseudoephedrine (BTC)?

Answer 19

Nasal decongestant

Question 20

What are the key counseling points for pseudoephedrine?

Answer 20

• Increased heart rate
• Jitteriness
• Insomnia

Question 21

What is the generic name for paxlovid?

Answer 21

nirmatrelvir/ritonavir

Question 22

What is the dosing frequency for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

Answer 22

BID for 5 days

Question 23

What is the indication for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

Answer 23

COVID-19

Question 24

What are key counseling proints for nirmatrelvir/ritonavir?

Answer 24

• Diarrhea
• Nausea, vomiting
• Headache

Question 25

What is the generic name for lovaza?

Answer 25

omega-3 fatty acids

Question 26

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

Answer 26

4g once daily OR 2g BID

Question 27

What are common indications for omega-3 fatty acids?

Answer 27

* Hypertriglyceridemia * Dietary supplement

Question 28

What are the key counseling points of omega-3 fatty acids?

Answer 28

* Burping and taste disturbances * Swallow whole; do not open * Refrigerate to reduce taste and smell

Question 29

What is the generic name for trilipix?

Answer 29

Fenofibrate

Question 30

What is the common dosing frequency for fenofibrate?

Answer 30

Once daily

Question 31

What are the indications for fenofibrate?

Answer 31

* Hypertriglyceridemia * Hypercholesterolemia/mixed HLD

Question 32

What are key counseling points for fenofibrate?

Answer 32

* Increased liver enzymes * Discountinue if gallstones form * Photosensitivity * Upset stomach * Report unusual muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or dark urine- rhabdomyolysis.

Question 33

What is the generic name for lipitor?

Answer 33

Atorvastatin

Question 34

What is the common dosing frequency for atorvastatin?

Answer 34

Once daily

Question 35

What are the indications for atorvastatin?

Answer 35

Hyperlipidemia * Reduce LDL cholesterol * Reduce triglycerides * Increase HDL cholesterol Cardiovascular disease prevention

Question 36

What are key counseling points for atorvastatin?

Answer 36

* 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

Question 37

What is the generic name for Zetia?

Answer 37

Ezetimibe

Question 38

What is the common dosing frequency for ezetimibe?

Answer 38

Once daily

Question 39

What is the common indication for ezetimibe?

Answer 39

Hyperlipidemia

Question 40

What are key counseling points for ezetimibe?

Answer 40

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