Med List #3: Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold

Question 1

generic for Claritin

Answer 1

loratadine (OTC)

Question 2

generic for Benadryl

Answer 2

diphenhydramine (OTC)

Question 3

generic for Flonase

Answer 3

fluticasone (OTC)

Question 4

brands for albuterol sulfate (3 of them)

Answer 4

ProAir HFA
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

Question 5

generic for Symbicort

Answer 5

budesonide and formoterol

Question 6

brand for budesonide and formeterol

Answer 6

Symbicort

Question 7

generic for Delsym (OTC)

Answer 7

dextromethorphan (OTC)

Question 8

brand for dextromethorphan (OTC)

Answer 8

Delsym (OTC)

Question 9

generic for Mucinex (OTC)

Answer 9

guaifenesin (OTC)

Question 10

brand for guaifenesin (OTC)

Answer 10

Mucinex (OTC)

Question 11

generic for Sudafed (BTC)

Answer 11

pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Question 12

brand for pseudoephedrine (BTC)

Answer 12

Sudafed (BTC)

Question 13

brand for loratadine (OTC)

Answer 13

Claritin

Question 14

brand for diphenhydramine (OTC)

Answer 14

Benadryl

Question 15

common strengths for loratadine/Claritin (2)

Answer 15

5mg, 10mg

Question 16

common strengths for diphenhydramine/Benadryl (3)

Answer 16

12.5 mg
25 mg
50 mg

Question 17

Flonase common strength

Answer 17

50mcg/spray

Question 18

montelukast common strengths (3)

Answer 18

4 mg
5 mg
10 mg

Question 19

albuterol sulfate common strength

Answer 19

90mcg/puff

Question 20

Symbicort common strengths (2)

Answer 20

80mcg/4.5mcg/puff
160mcg/4.5mcg/puff

Question 21

benzonatate common strengths (2)

Answer 21

100 mg
200 mg

Question 22

Delsym common strength

Answer 22

30mg/5mL

Question 23

Mucinex/guaifenesin common strength (2)

Answer 23

600 mg
1200 mg

Question 24

Sudafed common strengths (3)

Answer 24

30 mg
120 mg
240 mg

Question 25

counseling tips for Claritin (1)

Answer 25

headache

Question 26

counseling tips for Benadryl (4)

Answer 26

-drowsiness -alcohol intensifies drowsiness -paradoxical hyperactivity in children -dry mouth

Question 27

counseling tips for Flonase (4)

Answer 27

-gently shake before each use -may take several days for full effect -headache -sore throat

Question 28

counseling tips for montelukast (3)

Answer 28

-don't use for an acute asthma attack -headache -take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed

Question 29

counseling tips for albuterol (3)

Answer 29

-shake well -increase heart rate -clean mouthpiece with water regularly

Question 30

counseling tips for Symbicort (2)

Answer 30

-shake well -rinse out mouth after each use to prevent oral thrush

Question 31

counseling tips for benzonatate (2)

Answer 31

-drowsiness -do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 32

counseling tips for Delsym (2)

Answer 32

-shake well -potential for abuse - hallucinogen in high dose

Question 33

counseling tips for Mucinex (2)

Answer 33

-drink lots of water to thin mucus -nausea

Question 34

counseling tips for Sudafed (3)

Answer 34

-increased heart rate -jitteriness -insomnia

Question 35

Claritin common frequency (1)

Answer 35

qd

Question 36

Benadryl common frequency (2)

Answer 36

Q4-6h prn for allergies 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

Question 37

Flonase/fluticasone common frequency (1)

Answer 37

2 sprays in each nostril once daily

Question 38

montelukast common frequency (1)

Answer 38

qd

Question 39

albuterol sulfate common frequency (2)

Answer 39

-2 puffs po q4-6h as needed -prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs po 15-30 min prior to exercise

Question 40

Symbicort common frequency (1)

Answer 40

2 puffs po twice daily

Question 41

benzonatate common frequency (1)

Answer 41

tid

Question 42

Delsym common frequency (1)

Answer 42

q12h

Question 43

Mucinex common frequency (1)

Answer 43

q12h

Question 44

Sudafed common frequency (3)

Answer 44

-60 mg q4-6h prn -120 mg q12h prn -240 mg q24hr prn

Question 45

indications for Claritin (3)

Answer 45

-allergy symptoms, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage -acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash -allergic reaction to medications

Question 46

indications for Benadryl (4)

Answer 46

-allergy symptoms; runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage -insomnia -itching -motion sickness

Question 47

indications for Flonase (1)

Answer 47

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Question 48

indications for montelukast (2)

Answer 48

chronic nasal allergy symptoms asthma

Question 49

indication for albuterol sulfate (1)

Answer 49

acute asthma symptoms

Question 50

indications for Symbicort (2)

Answer 50

asthma COPD

Question 51

indication for benzonatate (1)

Answer 51

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 52

indication for benzonatate (1)

Answer 52

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 53

indication for Delsym (1)

Answer 53

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 54

indication for Mucinex (1)

Answer 54

expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 55

indication for Sudafed (1)

Answer 55

nasal decongestant