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Question 1

Zolpidem

Answer 1

CIV

Food/grapefruit juice can decrease effectiveness

Question 2

Lorazepam

Answer 2

CIV

Question 3

Sertraline

Answer 3

BB: Suicidal ideation

Question 4

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 4

SI: hypokalemia, orthostatic hypotension, photosensitivity, vertigo

Avoid sun exposure
Potential cross reactivity with sulfa allgergies

Question 5

Lisinopril

Answer 5

SI: Cough, orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia

BB: Danger to fetus

Avoid potassium substitutes
Report angiodema

Question 6

Metoprolol

Answer 6

Do not discontinue abruptly

Caution on orthostatic hypotension

Question 7

Valsartan

Answer 7

SI: orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia

BB: Damage to fetus

Don’t take potassium supplements

Question 8

Amoxicillin

Answer 8

Can take w/ milk, formula, fruit juices

Oral susp stable for 14 days

Question 9

Azithromycin

Answer 9

XR: take on an empty stomach and use within 12 hours

Ophthalmic sln: stable for 14 days

Question 10

Levothryoxine

Answer 10

BB: toxic for weight reduction/obesity
Take before breakfast
Do not take w/ vitamins or antacids

Question 11

Albuterol

Answer 11

SI: CNS stimulation, nervousness

Avoid caffeine

Question 12

Fexofenadine

Answer 12

Do not take w/ grapefruit, orange, or apple juice
take with water
ODT take on an empty stomach and swallow whole

Question 13

Venlafaxine

Answer 13

BB: Suicidal ideation

Take with food

Question 14

Atorvastatin

Answer 14

Pregnancy category X

Do not take w/ grapefruit juice or red yeast rice
Take with or without food at any time of day
Report muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness

Question 15

Montelukast

Answer 15

Can mix w/ applesauce, formula, milk, ice cream, carrots, rice

Question 16

Prednisone

Answer 16

SI: osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, fluid retention

Take w/ food or milk
May require dietary vitamin supplements

Question 17

Aspirin

Answer 17

SI: Bronchospasm

Take with food or full glass of water
Report tinnitus
Do not use if vinegar odor is present

Question 18

Clopidogrel

Answer 18

BB: Higher rate of CV event if patient can’t convert clopidogrel to active ingredient

Report bloody stools
Do not take w/ p roton pump inhibitors

Question 19

Alendronate

Answer 19

Stay upright for 30 min after taking and until first meal

Take with water 30 min before anything

Question 20

Glyburide

Answer 20

SI: hypoglycemia, photosensitivity

Take at same time each day

Question 21

Amlodipine

Answer 21

SI: edema, orthostatic hypotension

Do not take with grape fruit juice
Watch for swelling

Question 22

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 22

BB: Report tendon inflammation/rupture

Avoid antacids before or after
Wear sunscreen
Avoid caffeine
Maintain hydration

Question 23

Omeprazole

Answer 23

Take 1 hour before meals
Can increase risk of osteoporosis
May need vitamin supplements

Question 24

Tadalafil

Answer 24

SI: myalgia

Avoid grapefruit juice

Question 25

Bupropion

Answer 25

BB: Suicidal ideation

Question 26

Escitalopram

Answer 26

SI: xerostomia BB: Suicidal ideation Do not discontinue abruptly

Question 27

Simvastatin

Answer 27

Pregnancy category X Avoid red yeast rice Avoid grapefruit juice

Question 28

Fenofibrate

Answer 28

Report muscle pain, tenderness, weakness Caution with other antihyperlipidemics Concurrent use with diet/exercise

Question 29

Furosemide

Answer 29

BB: Can lead to dieresis | May cause sun sensitivity

Question 30

Hydrocodone w/ Acetaminophen

Answer 30

CIII SI: Constipation

Question 31

Ibuprofen

Answer 31

BB: NSAIDs can increase risk of CV events, GI symptoms and should not be taken before CABG surgery Take with food or milk

Question 32

Insulin Glargine

Answer 32

Discard device after 28 days

Question 33

Quetiapine

Answer 33

SI: increased blood pressure BB: suicidal ideation Have an eye examination every 6 months (Cataracts)

Question 34

Pioglitazone

Answer 34

SI: bone fracture, hypoglycemia BB: May cause/exacerbate heart failure Include diet control management

Question 35

Fluoxetine

Answer 35

BB: suicidal ideation | Cease MOI treatment 2 weeks prior

Question 36

Lansoprazole

Answer 36

Take before breakfast | Swallow whole or empty onto food

Question 37

Tamsulosin

Answer 37

SI: orthostatic hypotension, sexual dysfunction Take 30 min after same meal each day Swallow whole

Question 38

Tolterodine

Answer 38

Avoid grapefruit juice | Eat sugarless candy or drink water to lessen dry mouth

Question 39

Valacyclovir

Answer 39

Can take with food | Stay hydrated

Question 40

Trazodone

Answer 40

BB: suicidal ideation

Question 41

Atenolol

Answer 41

SI: orthostatic hypotension, bradyarrhythmias BB: do not discontinue abruptly to avoid tachycardia, hypertension, and ischemia May mask symptoms of hypoglycemia

Question 42

Metformin

Answer 42

BB: lactic acidosis Take with food at same time each day May decrease absorption of vitamin B-12 or folic acid

Question 43

Desloratadine

Answer 43

Take with or without water

Question 44

Methylphenidate

Answer 44

CII BB: potential drug dependency Take before meals

Question 45

Losartan

Answer 45

SI: orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia, hypoglycemia BB: dangerous to fetus Do not take with potassium

Question 46

Ramipril

Answer 46

SI: orthostatic hypotension, hyperkalemia BB: dangerous to fetus Do not use salt substitutes

Question 47

Meloxicam

Answer 47

BB: increased risk of CV events and GI symptoms Do not take before CABG surgery Take with food/milk

Question 48

Raloxifene

Answer 48

SE: peripheral edema, hot flashes, flu syndrome, arthralgia Pregnancy category X BB: Increase risk of DVT and PE Calcium or vit D supplements