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List #3- Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards

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loratadine (OTC) (brand)

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Claritin

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loratadine (OTC) (strengths)

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5mg
10mg

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loratadine (OTC) (frequency)

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QD

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loratadine (OTC) (use)

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  • allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
  • allergic allergies
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loratadine (OTC) (counseling)

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  • headache
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diphenhydramine (OTC) (brand)

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Benadryl

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diphenhydramine (OTC) (strengths)

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12.5mg
25mg
50mg

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diphenhydramine (OTC) (frequency)

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Q4-6H prn for allergies; 50mg po qhs for sleep

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diphenhydramine (OTC) (use)

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  • allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
  • insomnia
  • itching
  • motion sickness
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diphenhydramine (OTC) (counseling)

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  • drowsiness
  • alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • dry mouth
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fluticasone (OTC) (brand)

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flonase

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fluticasone (OTC) (strengths)

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50mcg

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fluticasone (OTC) (frequency)

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2 sprays in each nostril once daily

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fluticasone (OTC) (use)

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chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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fluticasone (OTC) (counseling)

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  • gently shake before each use
  • may take several days for full effect
  • headache
  • sore throat
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montelukast (brand)

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singulair

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montelukast (strengths)

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4mg
5mg
10mg

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montelukast (frequency)

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QD

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montelukast (use)

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  • chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • asthma
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montelukast (counseling)

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  • don’t use for acute asthma attack
  • headache
  • take dose in evening to enhance efficacy (airways more relaxed)
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albuterol sulfate (brand)

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ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

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albuterol sulfate (strengths)

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albuterol sulfate (frequency)

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2 puffs po q4-6h prn
prevention of exercise-induced asthma: 2 puffs po 15-30 mins prior to exercise

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albuterol sulfate (use)

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acute asthma symptoms

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albuterol sulfate (counseling)
- shake well - increased heart rate
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budesonide and formoterol (brand)
symbicort
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budesonide and formoterol (strengths)
80mcg/4.5mcg 160mcg/4.5mcg
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budesonide and formoterol (frequency)
2 puffs bid
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budesonide and formoterol (use)
asthma and COPD
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budesonide and formoterol (counseling)
-shake well - rinse out mouth after use to prevent oral thrush
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benzonatate (brand)
Tessalon
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benzonatate (strengths)
100mg 200mg
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benzonatate (frequency)
TID
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benzonatate (use)
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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benzonatate (counseling)
- drowsiness - do not chew (numbing and choking)
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dextromethorphan (OTC) (brand)
delsym (otc)
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dextromethorphan (OTC) (strength)
30mg/5mL
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dextromethorphan (OTC) (frequency)
q12h
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dextromethorphan (OTC) (use)
cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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dextromethorphan (OTC) (counseling)
- shake well - potential for abuse -- hallucinogen in high doses
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guaifenesin (otc) (brand)
mucinex (otc)
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guaifenesin (otc) (strengths)
600mg 1200mg
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guaifenesin (otc) (frequency)
q12h
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guaifenesin (otc) (use)
expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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guaifenesin (otc) (counseling)
- drink lots of water to thin mucus - nausea
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pseudoephedrine (btc) (brand)
Sudafed (btc)
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pseudoephedrine (btc) (strengths)
30mg 120mg 240mg
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pseudoephedrine (btc) (frequency)
60mg q4-6h prn 120mg q12h prn 240mg q24h prn
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pseudoephedrine (btc) (use)
nasal decongestant
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pseudoephedrine (btc) (counseling)
- increased heart rate - jitters - insomnia

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