Exam #2 Must Know Meds + Indications

Question 1

diphenhydramine, loratadine

Answer 1

Rhinitis

Question 2

pseudoephedrine

Answer 2

Nasal congestion “stuffy nose”

Question 3

codeine, dextromethorphan

Answer 3

Non-productive cough

Question 4

guaifenesin

Answer 4

Productive cough

Question 5

albuterol

Answer 5

Acute asthma attack

Question 6

ipratropium

Answer 6

Prevent bronchoconstriction

Question 7

montelukast

Answer 7

Prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma in adults & children older than age 12

Question 8

fluticasone

Answer 8

Nasal congestion, first line for asthma control

Question 9

antacids

Answer 9

Heartburn, PUD

Question 10

famotidine, cimetidine

Answer 10

GERD, PUD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, adjunct therapy for GI bleeding

Question 11

omeprazole

Answer 11

GERD not responsive to H2 blockers, H. Pylori, stress ulcer prophylaxis, active ulcers, erosive esophagus

Question 12

psyllium
docusate salts
lactulose
senna, bisacodyl

Answer 12

Constipation

Question 13

bismuth subsalicylate

loperamide

Answer 13

N/V

Question 14

sucralfate

Answer 14

Long-term therapy for PUD

Question 15

misoprostol

Answer 15

Reduces the incidence of gastric ulcers in PTs taking NSAIDs

Question 16

simethicone

Answer 16

Relieve pain associated w/ post-operative gaseous distention