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Medication Table #3 Flashcards

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What is the brand name for loratadine?

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Claritin

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What dosage form is loratadine available in?

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Tablet

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What strength is loratadine available in?

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10 mg

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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for loratadine?

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Take one 10 mg tablet PO once daily

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What is loratadine indicated for?

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  • Allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
  • Acute/chronic urticaria (hives) and rash
  • Allergic asthma
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Describe a counseling tip for loratadine.

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May cause headaches.

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What is the brand name for diphenhydramine?

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Benadryl

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What dosage form is diphenhydramine available in?

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Capsule

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What strength is diphenhydramine available in?

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25 mg

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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for diphenhydramine when indicated for allergies?

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Take one - two 25 mg capsules PO q4-6 hours PRN

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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for diphenhydramine when indicated for insomnia?

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Take 50 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep

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What is diphenhydramine indicated for?

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  • Allergy symptoms (runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage)
  • Insomnia
  • Itching
  • Motion sickness
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Describe some counseling tips for diphenhydramine.

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  • May cause drowsiness
  • Alcohol intensifies drowsiness
  • Paradoxical hyperactivity in children
  • May cause dry mouth
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What is the brand name for montelukast?

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Singulair

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What dosage form is montelukast available in?

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Tablet

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What strength is montelukast available in?

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10 mg

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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for montelukast?

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Take one 10 mg tablet PO once daily

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What is montelukast indicated for?

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  • Chronic nasal allergy symptoms
  • Asthma
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Describe some counseling tips for montelukast.

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  • Don’t use for an acute asthma attack
  • May cause headache
  • Take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy (airways are more relaxed)
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What is the brand name for fluticasone?

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Flonase

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What dosage form is fluticasone available in?

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Nasal spray

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What strength is fluticasone available in?

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50 mcg/spray

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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for fluticasone?

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Instill two sprays in each nostril once daily, then may reduce to one spray in each nostril once daily

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What is fluticasone indicated for?

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Chronic nasal allergy symptoms

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Describe some counseling tips for fluticasone.
* Gently shake before each use * May take several days for full effect * May cause headache * May cause sore throat
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What is the brand name for albuterol sulfate?
* ProAir HFA * Proventil HFA
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What dosage form is albuterol sulfate available in?
Metered dose inhaler (MDI)
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What strength is albuterol sulfate available in?
90 mcg/inhalation
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for albuterol sulfate when used to treat acute asthma symptoms?
Take two puffs PO q4-6h as needed
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for albuterol sulfate when used for prevention of exercise-induced asthma?
Take two puffs PO 15-30 minutes before exercise
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What is albuterol sulfate indicated for?
Acute asthma symptoms
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Describe some counseling tips for albuterol sulfate.
* Shake well * Increases heart rate
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What is the brand name for fluticasone/salmeterol?
Advair Diskus
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What dosage form is fluticasone/salmeterol available in?
Dry powder inhaler (DPI)
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What strengths is fluticasone/salmeterol available in?
* 100 mcg/50 mcg * 250 mcg/50 mcg * 500 mcg/50 mcg
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for fluticasone/salmeterol?
Take one puff PO q12h.
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What is fluticasone/salmeterol indicated for?
* Asthma * COPD
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Describe some counseling tips for fluticasone/salmeterol.
* Don't use for acute attacks * Rinse mouth and spit to prevent thrush from steroid (fluticasone) * Discard after 30 days * Store in a dry area * Don't shake DPIs
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What is the brand name for benzonatate?
Tessalon
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What dosage form is benzonatate available in?
Perles
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What strength are benzonatate perles available in?
100 mg
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What strength are benzonatate capsules available in?
200 mg
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for benzonatate?
Take 100-200 mg PO tid
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What is benzonatate indicated for?
* Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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Describe some counseling tips for benzonatate.
* May cause drowsiness * Do not chew (numbing and choking)
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What is the brand name for dextromethorphan?
Delsym
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What dosage form is dextromethorphan available in?
Timed-release suspension
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What strength is dextromethorphan available in?
30 mg/5 ml
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for dextromethorphan?
Take 2 teaspoonfuls PO q12h
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What is dextromethorphan indicated for?
Cough suppressant to relieve dry cough
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Describe some counseling tips for dextromethorphan.
* Shake well * Potential for abuse (hallucinogen in high dose)
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What is the brand name of guaifenesin?
Mucinex
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What dosage form is guaifenesin available in?
ER tablet
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What strength is guaifenesin available in?
* 600 mg * 1200 mg
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for guaifenesin?
Take one tablet PO q12h
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What is guaifenesin indicated for?
Expectorant to loosen chest congestion
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Describe some counseling tips for guaifenesin.
* Drink lots of water to thin mucus * May cause nausea
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What is the brand name for pseudoephedrine?
Sudafed
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What dosage form is pseudoephedrine available in?
* Tablet * ER tablet
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What strength are pseudoephedrine tablets available in?
30 mg
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What strength are pseudoephedrine ER tablets available in?
* 120 mg * 240 mg
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What is the usual adult dose/frequency for pseudoephedrine?
* Two 30 mg tablets PO q4-6h PRN * 120 mg q12h PRN * 240 mg q24h PRN
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What is pseudoephedrine indicated for?
Nasal decongestant
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Describe some counseling tips for pseudoephedrine.
* Increased heart rate * Jitters * Insomnia

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