Gastrointestinal Medications (Dosing+Frequency)

Question 1

Promethazine

Answer 1

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg, EVERY 4-6h. prn

Question 2

Ondansetron

Answer 2

4mg, 8mg, EVERY 8h prn

Question 3

Omeprazole

Answer 3

10mg, 20mg, 40mg, Daily

Question 4

Famotidine

Answer 4

10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 2 Times DAILY

Question 5

Magnesium Hydroxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone

Answer 5

200mg/200mg/20mg/ per 5 ml (2-4 TSP QID PRN

Question 6

Calcium Carbonate

Answer 6

500mg, 750mg, chew 2-4 tabs prn (MAX 7500mg for indigestion) (MAX 2500mg as supplement)

Question 7

Docusate Sodium

Answer 7

50mg, 100mg, 250mg, DAILY

Question 8

Polyethylene Glycol

Answer 8

17g (Miralax 17g or capful with 8oz of water PO) (goLYTELY colonoscopy prep)

Question 9

Bisacodyl

Answer 9

5mg, 10mg, (LAXATIVE 5-15mg daily) (10mg Rectally) (Colonoscopy 30mg dose max 30mg a day)

Question 10

Loperamide

Answer 10

2mg (2 tablets by mouth after first loose stool then 1 tablet after each) (MAX 8mg/day OTC, 16mg/day Rx)