Medication List 3

Question 1

loratadine brand name

Answer 1

Claritin

Question 2

loratadine dosage form

Answer 2

tablet

Question 3

loratadine strength

Answer 3

10 mg

Question 4

loratadine usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 4

One 10 mg tablet PO once daily

Question 5

loratadine indications/ use (3)

Answer 5

1) Allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
2) Acute and chronic urticaria (hives) and rash
3) Allergic asthma

Question 6

loratadine counseling tips and important info

Answer 6

Headache

Question 7

diphenhydramine brand name

Answer 7

Benadryl

Question 8

diphenhydramine dosage form

Answer 8

capsule

Question 9

diphenhydramine strength

Answer 9

25 mg

Question 10

diphenhydramine usual adult dose and frequency (2)

Answer 10

One-two 25 mg capsules PO q4-6h prn allergies

50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

Question 11

diphenhydramine indications/use (4)

Answer 11

Allergy symptoms
Insomnia
Itching
Motion sickness

Question 12

diphenhydramine counseling tips and important info (4)

Answer 12

Drowsiness
Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
Dry mouth

Question 13

montelukast brand name

Answer 13

Singulair

Question 14

montelukast dosage form

Answer 14

tablet

Question 15

montelukast strengths

Answer 15

10 mg

Question 16

montelukast usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 16

One 10 mg tablet PO once daily

Question 17

montelukast indications/use (2)

Answer 17

Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Asthma

Question 18

montelukast counseling tips and important use (3)

Answer 18

1) Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
2) Headache
3) Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy- airways are more relaxed

Question 19

fluticasone brand name

Answer 19

Flonase

Question 20

fluticasone dosage form

Answer 20

nasal spray

Question 21

fluticasone strength

Answer 21

50 mcg/spray

Question 22

fluticasone usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 22

2 sprays in each nostril once daily then may reduce to 1 spray in each nostril once daily

Question 23

fluticasone indications/use

Answer 23

chronic nasal allergy symptoms

Question 24

fluticasone counseling tips and important info (4)

Answer 24

1) gently shake before each use
2) may take several days for full effect
3) Headache
4) Sore throat

Question 25

albuterol sulfate brand names (2)

Answer 25

ProAir HFA | Proventil HFA

Question 26

albuterol sulfate dosage forms

Answer 26

Metered dose inhaler (MDI)

Question 27

albuterol sulfate strength

Answer 27

90 mcg/inhalation

Question 28

albuterol sulfate usual adult dose and frequency (2)

Answer 28

1) Tx: 2 puffs PO q4-6 as needed | 2) Prevention of exercise induced asthma: 2 puffs PO 15-30 minutes prior to exercise

Question 29

albuterol sulfate indications/use

Answer 29

acute asthma symptoms

Question 30

albuterol sulfate counseling tips and important info (2)

Answer 30

Shake well | Increased heart rate

Question 31

fluticasone/salmeterol brand name

Answer 31

Advair Diskus

Question 32

fluticasone/salmeterol dosage form

Answer 32

Dry Powder Inhaler (DPI)

Question 33

fluticasone/salmeterol strengths (3)

Answer 33

100 mcg/50 mcg 250/50 500/50

Question 34

fluticasone/salmeterol usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 34

1 puff PO q12h

Question 35

fluticasone/salmeterol indications/use (2)

Answer 35

Asthma | COPD

Question 36

fluticasone/salmeterol counseling tips and important info (5)

Answer 36

1) Don't use for acute attack 2) Rinse mouth and spit to prevent thrust from steroid (f) 3) Discard after 30 days 4) Store in dry area 5) Don't shake DPI

Question 37

benzonatate brand name

Answer 37

Tessalon

Question 38

benzonatate dosage form

Answer 38

perles

Question 39

benzonatate strengths (2)

Answer 39

``` 100 mg (perles) 200 mg (capsules) ```

Question 40

benzonatate usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 40

100-200 mg PO tid

Question 41

benzonatate indications/use

Answer 41

cough suppressant to relieve dry cough

Question 42

benzonatate counseling tips and important info (2)

Answer 42

1) Drowsiness | 2) Do not chew (numbing and choking)

Question 43

dextromethorphan brand name

Answer 43

Delsym

Question 44

dextromethorphan dosage form

Answer 44

timed-release suspension

Question 45

dextromethorphan strengths

Answer 45

30 mg/ 5 mL

Question 46

dextromethorphan usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 46

2 teaspoonfuls PO q12h

Question 47

dextromethorphan indications/use

Answer 47

cough suppressant to release dry cough

Question 48

dextromethorphan counseling tips and important info (2)

Answer 48

1) shake well | 2) Potential for abuse- hallucinogen in high dose

Question 49

guaifenesin brand name

Answer 49

Mucinex

Question 50

guaifenesin dosage form

Answer 50

ER tablet

Question 51

guaifenesin strengths

Answer 51

600 mg, 1200 mg

Question 52

guaifenesin usual adult dose and frequency

Answer 52

1 tablet PO q12h

Question 53

guaifenesin indications/use

Answer 53

Expectorant to loosen chest congestion

Question 54

guaifenesin counseling tips and important info (2)

Answer 54

1) Drink lots of water to think mucus | 2) Nausea

Question 55

pseudophedrine brand name

Answer 55

Sudafed

Question 56

pseudophedrine dosage forms (2)

Answer 56

ER Tablet | Tablet

Question 57

pseudophedrine strengths (3)

Answer 57

30 mg tablet | 120, 240 mg ER tablet

Question 58

pseudophedrine usual adult dose and frequency (3)

Answer 58

Two 30 mg tablets PO q4-6h prn 120 mg q12h prn 240 mg q24h prn

Question 59

pseudophedrine indication/use

Answer 59

nasal decongestant

Question 60

pseudophedrine counseling tips and important info (3)

Answer 60

1) Increased heart rate 2) Jitters 3) Insomnia