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What is a Class I drug recall?

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Use or exposure will cause serious adverse health consequences or death

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What is the classification of Premature?

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< 38 weeks

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What is the classification of Newborn/Neonate?

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Birth - 1 month

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What is the classification of Infant/Baby?

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1 - 12 months

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What is the classification of Toddler?

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1 - 3.5 years

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What is the classification of Preschool?

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3.5 - 6 years

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What is the classification of Older Child?

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6 - 12 years

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What is the classification of Adolescent?

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13 - 18 years

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At what age do packages for cough/cold products say “do not use”?

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< 4 years (FDA recommends < 2 years)

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At what age does the FDA say “do not use” for antihistamines?

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< 2 years

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How do basal thermometers work for ovulation?

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Resting BBT below normal during first part of reproductive cycle. After ovulation, BBT raises 0.4-1 degree F d/t increase in progesterone. Most fertile period X24-36 hours after BBT rises

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What hormone do female ovulation products detect?

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Changes in LH, which increases sharply just prior to ovulation (~12-36 hours before)

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What are some ovulation detection products?

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Clearblue easy, First response, OvuQuick

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What is considered a Low Sperm Count?

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< 20 million/mL

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What hormone do home pregnancy tests detect?

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hCG in urine, usually detectable 1-2 weeks following conception. Use AM urine

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What hormone do menopausal tests detect?

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FSH in urine. Perimenopausal FSH in urine: 110, Positive result: > 25

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What are some menopause test products?

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Menocheck, Estroven, Menopause monitor

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What product can be used for home HIV testing?

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Home Access kits

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What do Fecal Occult Blood Tests detect?

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Detect occult blood in feces with a colorimetric assay for Hgb (blue-green +). Can get false positive d/t red meat and iron supplements

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What are some Fecal Occult Blood Test products?

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ColoCare, EZ Detect

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What products detect Ketones in the Urine?

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Ketostix, Acetest, Chemstrip K. This is good during sick days in DM patients

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What types of samples can be used for at home drug tests?

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Urine or Hair. Usually mail in sample and wait for results

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What are the names of the different B vitamins?

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The Rabbit Needs Prayer For Comfort: Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pyridoxine (B6), Folic acid (B9), Cyanocobalamin (B12)

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Which calcium has the highest % elemental calcium?

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Carbonate (needs to be taken with food)

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Which calcium has the highest bioavailability?
Citrate (can take without meals)
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What are the different Irons and their % of elemental iron?
Fumarate (33%), Sulfate (22%), Gluconate (11%)
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What is Bitter Orange?
Herbal stimulant, used for weight loss
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What herbals are often used to help with sleep?
Valerian, melatonin
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What are the most common herbals that INCREASE anti-coagulant effect, increase INR?
(4 Gs): Garlic, Ginger, Ginko, Glucosamine
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What are the most common herbals that DECREASE anti-coagulant effect, decrease INR?
Ginseng, Green Tea
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How do you decide which strength nicotine gum to use?
1st cig < 30 min after waking: 4mg. If its > 30 min after waking: 2mg
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What is the generic name of Nicorette?
Nicotine gum or Lozenge
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What is the max amount of nicotine gum that can be chewed in a day?
Do NOT exceed 24 pieces/day
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How do you decide which strength nicotine lozenge to use?
1st cig < 30 min after waking: 4mg. If its > 30 min after waking: 2mg
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What is the max amount of nicotine lozenge that can be used in a day?
Max: 20 lozenges/day
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What is the generic name of Nicoderm CQ?
Transdermal nicotine
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How do you decide the dosing schedule for transdermal nicotine?
> 10 cigs/day: 21mg x6 weeks, 14mg x2 weeks, 7mg x2 weeks. If < 10 cigs/day: 14mg x6 weeks, 7mg x2 weeks
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What are the Rx Smoking Cessation products?
Nicotrol NS (Nasal Spray, 1 spray in each nostril). Nicotrol Inhaler (10mg/puff, ~4mg delivered). Zyban. Chantix
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What premixed insulins can you buy OTC?
Humulin 70/30, Humulin 50/50, Novolin 70/30
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What is the MOA of decongestants?
Alpha-adrenergic agonists (sympathomimetics). Constrict blood vessels in nasal passages to reduce blood flow to sinuses and associated pressure
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What is a common topical nasal decongestant?
Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
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What caution should be used with nasal decongestants?
Rebound congestion: Limit use to < 72 hours duration
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What is a common topical ophthalmic decongestant?
Oxymetazoline
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What is the OTC Pseudoephedrine Federal Law?
Maximum 3.6g/day; 9g in 30 days (7.5g mail-order)
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What is the MOA of Dextromethorphan?
Antitussive: decreases medullary cough center signals in CNS, interrupts cough impulse transmission
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When should you use caution with systemic antihistamines?
Narrow angle glaucoma, BPH. Caution: Elderly, CVD/arrhythmia, MAOIs, Asthma, Hyperthyroidism
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What are the common ophthalmic antihistamine agents?
Ketotifen (Zaditor), Pheniramine, Antazoline
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What are the OTC antihistamines used as sleep aides?
Doxylamine, Diphenhydramine. Can also be used for motion sickness
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What is the brand name for OTC Intranasal steroids (INS)?
Nasacort Allergy 24hr (Triamcinolone) - for allergic rhinitis
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At what age should you refer to MD if fever present?
Infants < 3 months, see MD if temp > 100F
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If someone has an ASA allergy, what can they use from a similar class?
Non-Acetylated Salicylates (Magnesium salicylate, Sodium salicylate)
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What are the choices for Urinary Analgesics?
Phenazopyridine (Azo, Prodium, Uristat). Sodium salicylate (Cystex)
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What is the best protectant to apply to avoid diaper rash?
Zinc oxide (need at least 25%): Desitin Ointment
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Which UV rays are the most harmful?
UVA > UVB > UVC
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What chemical should you always look for in sunscreen?
Avobenzone (covers full UVA spectrum): absorbs UV light so skin doesn't
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What is the active ingredient found in Lotrimin AF?
Clorimazole 1%
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What is the active ingredient found in Micatin?
Miconazole 2%
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What is the active ingredient found in Tinactin?
Tolnaftate 1%
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What is the active ingredient found in Lamisil AT?
Terbinafine 1%
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What is the active ingredient found in Lotrimin Ultra?
Butenafine 1%
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What is the active ingredient found in Monistat-3 and -7?
Miconazole
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What is the active ingredient found in Monistat-1?
Tioconazole
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What is the active ingredient found in Gyn-Lotrimin 3 and 7 day?
Clotrimazole
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What is the active ingredient found in Polysporin?
Polymyxin and Bacitracin
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What is the active ingredient found in Neosporin?
Neomycin, Polymycin, and Bacitracin
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What Antacids have Magnesium as an active ingredient?
Maalox, Mylanta (combo w/ aluminum). Avoid CrCl < 30, causes diarrhea
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What Antacids have Aluminum as an active ingredient?
AlternaGel, Amphojel
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What is found in Gaviscon?
Alginic acid combined with sodium bicarb and other antacids to relieve GERD symptoms
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What is the generic name of Pepcid AC?
Famotidine
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What is the generic name of Zantac?
Ranitidine
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What is the generic name of Axid AR?
Nizatidine
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What is the generic name of Cimetidine?
Tagamet HB (MANY DDIs!!!)
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What is the generic name of Prilosec OTC?
Omeprazole
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What is the generic name of Zegerid OTC?
Omeprazole + Sodium bicarb
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What is the generic name of Prevacid 24HR?
Lansoprazole
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What is the generic name of Nexium?
Esomeprazole
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What are two commonly used products for diarrhea?
Loperamide. Bismuth subsalicylate
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What is the DOC in pediatrics for constipation?
Glycerin suppositories
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What is the generic name of Miralax?
Polyethylene Glycol (Hyperosmotic laxative)
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What is the generic name of Senokot?
Senna (Stimulant laxative)
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What is the generic name of Ex-Lax?
Senna (Stimulant laxative)
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What is the generic name of Dulcolax?
Bisacodyl (Stimulant laxative)
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Why type of laxative is Castor Oil?
Stimulant laxative
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What is the generic name of Oxytrol for Women?
Oxybutynin OTC patch for overactive bladder in WOMEN ONLY
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What is the generic name of Abreva?
Docosanol
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What is the generic name of Nix?
Permethrin (DOC for lice). No repeat needed. Use like conditioner (after shampoo)
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What is the generic name of Rid?
Pyrethrin/Piperonyl butoxide (Repeat/Dry hair)
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What is the active ingredient found in emergency contraception?
Levonorgestrel 1.5mg
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What is Simethicone?
Used to alleviate symptoms of gas (Phazyme, Gas-X, Mylanta Gas)
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What is the only approved OTC agent for the removal of cerumen (ear wax)?
Carbamide peroxide
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Beriberi is caused by a deficiency in what vitamin?
Thiamine (B1)

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