Drug Formulation and Patient Counseling Flashcards
(21 cards)
Drugs forms that are found as OROS
Concerta, Cardura XL, Procardia XL, Delzicol → ghost tablets
Can you sprit Vyvanse
Mix in water, yogurt, or orange juice
Counseling of Singular granuale
Mix with spoonfuls of applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream
Sweetener to avoid in patients with phenylketonuria?
Phenylalanine found in aspartame
What injection do you rub vs don’t?
Rub: EpiPen
Don’t rub due to bruising: Enoxaparin, fondaparinux
Application and duration of Xulane?
Back, abdomen, buttock QW x 3wk and 1 wk off
Application and duration of Daytrana
Hip, QAM remove prior to bed
Application and duration of Oxytrol
Abdomen, hip, buttock
Twice weekly
Application and duration of Vivelle Dot
Lower abdomen, buttock
Twice weekly
Application of Transform-Scop? Duration?
Q72H
Behind the ear
Daytrana application and duration?
Q72H
Hip
Patch that you can cut
Lidoderm
Why do you avoid application of heat to patches?
Heat increases absorption of drug
What patches should be removed prior to MRI
Patches containing metal:
- Clonidine
- Rotigotine
- Scopolamine
- Testosterone
Patches that can be covered with adhesives
Fentanyl and buprenorphine (Butrans) → Bioclusive or Tegaderm
Catapress-TTS has own adhesive
How do you dispose of Daytrane, Butrans, and Daytrana patchs
Press adhesive surfaces together and flush in toilet
What to do when you apply 2 or more eye drop medications
Wait at least 5-10 minutes to put second drop
10 min if gel
Counseling on eye drops with preservatives?
Benzalkonium: remove contacts prior and wait 15 min
Difference between ear drop adminsiterastion based on age?
≥3 YO: pull ear up
<3 YO: pull ear down
What is health literacy?
Degree to which individuals are able to obtain, process, and understand basic health and medications
Low healthy literacy is linked to ____
Poor health outcomes
